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A situation like this is every parent's worst nightmare. If your child has been kidnapped to Israel, you will need the assistance of an Israeli lawyer with experience in Hague cases. The Hague Convention provides a legal mechanism for recovering kidnapped children, but time is of the essence in these cases. Contact our law office immediately, and we can begin the legal process in an Israeli court and notify the appropriate authorities in your home country of the situation.

Under Jewish law, a divorce requires a ceremony, and both sides must agree to it through a document called a GET. Many people have heard the stories of women (and occasionally men) whose spouse has refused to give them a GET, effectively forcing them to remain married. This unfortunate situation can be prevented - or at least partially remedied - via the proper use of particular prenup or post-nup clauses.

No. If you are getting married within Israel, your marriage must be sanctioned by one of the religious courts. That being said, Israel does recognize marriage licenses from other countries. If you are ineligible for marriage in the religious system, or if you just don't want a religious marriage ceremony, you may choose to get married in another country and present the paperwork to the Israeli government to secure your married status. Please note that if both spouses are Jewish and you elect to get married abroad, in the event of divorce you will still have to do part of the process through the Rabbinic courts.

One significant difference between a divorce in the US and in Israel is that Israeli courts do not order a husband to pay alimony to his ex-wife. Once a divorce is finalized, the ex-husband is no longer considered responsible for the financial welfare of his ex-wife. The only way alimony might be paid is if the couple negotiated it on their own as part of a prenup or divorce agreement, or if the court orders "rehabilitative support" which, in the rare instances given, are for very short periods and very low amounts.

Divorce can be messy and complicated, and the thought of having to meet with your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be anxiety-producing, particularly if the relationship was abusive. However, the current legal system in Israel requires you to attend at least one mediation session if you have not come to an agreement directly with your spouse. In the event that you do go through the full mediation process, your lawyer will be in the mediation to protect your best interests. They can provide a buffer between you and your ex so you can feel more comfortable with the process.

Many considerations go into a judge's decision on child custody. If a child is old enough to articulate a reasonable opinion on where they would prefer to live and why, the court may weigh that information in their determination. The child's best interests are paramount in custody agreements, so it is crucial for their voice to be heard if they are old enough.

Sometimes, women are nervous that they will not be able to survive if they divorce their husbands because they have no money or property of their own. However, the law is clear that all assets accumulated during the marriage should be divided equally between the spouses by the court. A wife will still receive her fair share, even if she was a stay-at-home mother or her husband handled all financial matters.

When hiring any professional, it is important to look at their qualifications. Do they have experience handling legal issues similar to yours? Do they have a good reputation? Another key consideration is whether you feel comfortable with them and their legal strategies. We highly recommend taking advantage of a complimentary case evaluation where you can discuss your issue, get their opinion, and talk about fees and timelines for your case. Following this meeting, you will have a better sense of whether the lawyer is right for your needs.