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 […]
The Relationship You See on Instagram Isn’t the Whole Story
By Anat Baruch Hait, Couple’s Counsellor and Mediator (for Hebrew speakers) Everyone looks so happy. Scrolling through social media, you see couples laughing together, hugging, enjoying romantic dinners, snapping sunset photos at Givat HaRakafot with iced coffee in hand. Beautiful plates on candlelit tables. Soft glances caught “accidentally” on camera. It all looks effortless. But […]
Financial Assistance: Where Can You Turn in a Time of Hardship?
If you have fallen into financial distress because of the current situation, there are several places you can contact for support. Ogen Foundation has opened a financial-social emergency headquarters and allocated 100 million NIS for assistance. The foundation provides interest-free loans to households and subsidized-interest loans to small businesses (Prime + 1.5%), in addition to […]
Religious Writ of Divorce (‘Get’) Delivered and then Frozen by the Rabbinical Justices (‘Dayanim’)
Proceedings in the Rabbinical Court often involve both legal and halakhic considerations, creating complexities that do not arise in purely civil divorce cases. A recent matter illustrates how financial agreements and religious principles can become closely intertwined during the divorce process. In this case, a husband who was involved in an extramarital relationship sought to […]
To the Parents of New Parents — Please Read This
By Anat Baruch Hait, Couple’s Counsellor and Mediator (for Hebrew speakers) Your son or daughter just had a baby? It’s a joyful time. A beautiful milestone for the family. But it’s also one of the most challenging periods a couple will experience together. This message is for you — the parents and grandparents — because […]