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Article: Circumcision Discussed in Custody Battle
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- November 7, 2007
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The father of a 12-year-old boy told the Oregon Supreme Court that he should be allowed to arrange for his son to be circumcised, even if his ex-wife has concerns about the procedure.
James Boldt, who converted to Judaism in 2004 and has custody of the boy, argues that the circumcision is a decision best left to the custodial parent.
The mother, Lia Boldt, had appealed to the high court after a lower court judge in 2004 sided with the father in the case. The judge ordered him not to have the circumcision done until the appeals were exhausted.
Lia Boldt argues that that judge should have given her the chance to present evidence, in her efforts to regain custody of the ...
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Article: Court: Boy must weigh in on brit
Washington Jewish Week;
January 31, 2008 ;
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... ... returns to the lower courts a case pitting James Boldt, the father who converted to Judaism in 2004, against his ex-wife, Lia. James Boldt wants their son circumcised. Four national ... court briefs in the case supporting James Boldt The groups are the American Jewish Committee ...
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