How Divorce Ends in Israel: Agreements, Court and the Get
You’ve been going through the process for weeks or months, and the question you keep returning to is: how does this actually end? What does it look like when a divorce in Israel is finally over? The answer is more specific — and more layered — than most people expect, particularly for couples navigating the […]
The Evolution of Same-Sex Marriage Recognition in Israel
In the landmark 2006 Supreme Court case, Ben-Ari v. Director of Population Administration (Bagatz 3045/05), the Court issued a decision that significantly changed the landscape of civil marriage recognition in Israel. Generally speaking, civil marriage is not available in Israel. Because there is no complete separation of religion and state, marriage and divorce are governed […]
When “Protection” Becomes Parental Alienation
It is very common for parents involved in intense custody battles to claim that the other party is engaging in “parental alienation” (“nichur hori”). Parental alienation is a process in which one parent uses manipulative behaviors to distance a child from the other parent as much as possible. Although parental alienation is a common allegation, […]
Financial Misconduct in Israeli Divorce: What You Need to Know
You’re going through the financial disclosure process and something doesn’t add up. The family business is suddenly worth a fraction of what it was. There are transfers to people you barely recognise. An account you knew about has been quietly drained. Whether you managed the finances throughout the marriage or were largely excluded from them, […]
Fathers and Israeli Custody: What It Takes to Win
You’ve been told the system is stacked against you. That Israeli courts favour mothers automatically. That as a father, the best you can realistically hope for is every other weekend and Wednesday evenings. It’s not true — but it’s not entirely wrong either. The law has changed significantly. The courts have changed. What hasn’t changed […]
Custody in Israel: What Fathers and Mothers Both Need to Know
You’re up late, staring at your phone, wondering what’s going to happen to your kids. Whether you’re a father who’s been told the system is stacked against you, or a mother who assumes custody is yours by default — you need to know the truth before you walk into any negotiation or courtroom. Israeli custody […]
Facing Divorce in Israel? Here Are Your First Three Steps
Nobody plans for the moment their spouse says the words. And when it happens, the emotional weight of it can make even the simplest decisions feel impossible. But here’s the thing about divorce — it’s not just an emotional event. It’s a legal process. And the people who come out of it in the best […]
Asset Division in Israel: Is It Really Always 50/50?
Let me guess. Someone told you that in an Israeli divorce, everything gets split right down the middle — your apartment, your savings, maybe even your grandmother’s china — and you walked away thinking, “Well, at least it’s simple.” It’s not that simple. The 50/50 rule is real, but it comes with more asterisks than […]
Two for One Deals Lead to a Two for One Indemnification: A Comprehensive Exploration of Legal Complexities
Divorce proceedings can become particularly complex when financial agreements intersect with religious obligations. This was the situation in a recent case before the Rabbinical Court, where a husband initiated divorce proceedings and significant financial claims were at stake. At the center of the dispute were two separate financial frameworks: the Dmei Ketubah (the financial obligation […]
Family Rights to Visit Children after Mother’s Death
The loss of a parent is one of the most painful experiences a child can endure. In the midst of grief, families are often trying to rebuild stability—yet sometimes, disputes arise that make an already difficult situation even more complicated. A recent case before the District Court examined an emotional and legally complex question: do […]