Divorce in Israel is a complex legal process, especially if religious courts are involved. Find out how an experienced lawyer can help you overcome challenges and protect your rights.

Divorce in Israel: laws, nuances and assistance from a lawyer

The divorce process in Israel requires careful consideration due to the unique legal system in which civil and religious law are intertwined. If you are facing a divorce, it is important to understand the key steps and enlist the help of a professional attorney.

Our firm's offices, located in Haifa and Tel Aviv, specialize in helping clients with the most complex cases, including divorces involving international couples, property division and child custody disputes.

Features of divorce in Israel

Divorce in Israel governed primarily by religious laws, which apply depending on the religion of the spouses. Here are the main nuances:

1. Religious aspect:
   • Jews undergo divorce proceedings through the rabbinical court (get).
   • Muslims turn to Sharia courts.
   • Christians are guided by church canons.
2. Civil marriage:
   • If the spouses entered into a civil marriage outside of Israel, the divorce takes place through a civil court.
3. Mixed marriages:
   • If the spouses belong to different religions or one of them has no religious affiliation, the matter becomes especially complicated.

Main stages of divorce

Divorce in Israel includes several stages:

• Submitting an application: One of the spouses files a claim in the appropriate court.
• Mediation: In some cases, the parties are required to go through a dispute resolution procedure.
• Trial: The court decides issues of alimony, child custody, and division of property.
• Execution of decisions: Obtaining a get-together or completing a civil divorce.

How can a lawyer help you during a divorce?

Legal support during divorce is necessary, as even simple cases can turn into complex disputes. Our lawyers will help:

• Prepare and submit documents to the court.
• Represent your interests in the rabbinate or civil court.
• Protect your rights when dividing property.
• Resolve issues of custody and alimony.

Benefits of working with us

✅ More than 25 years of experience.
✅ Offices in Haifa and Tel Aviv.
✅ More than 3600 successfully resolved cases.
✅ Work with both civil and religious courts.

“Our goal is to provide each client with professional legal assistance, based on an individual approach and many years of experience.”

Important aspects of divorce: alimony, custody, property

Alimony

In Israel, issues of alimony are regulated by religious law. The amount of payments is determined based on:

• Income of the parties.
• Number of children.
• Their needs.

Case example:

One of our clients successfully achieved a reduction in alimony thanks to professional defense in court.

Child custody

The court's priority is the welfare of the children. The following options are possible:

• Joint custody.
• Full custody of one parent.

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Division of property

In Israel, property is divided in accordance with the law on financial relations between spouses. It means:

• Jointly acquired property is divided equally.
• Personal property remains with the owner.

Why is it important to contact a lawyer?

Conducting a divorce case on your own is fraught with mistakes and loss of time. An experienced lawyer will provide:

• Correct paperwork.
• Competent representation of interests in court.
• A quick solution to your issue.

Examples of successful cases

1. Difficult division of property:

   The client received 70% of the total property thanks to the competent approach of the lawyer.

2. International divorce settlement:

   We helped a client divorce his spouse living abroad.

3. Custody issues:

   The father obtained joint custody of the child, despite the mother's opposition.

How do we work?

• Initial consultation.
• Analysis of your case.
• Strategy development.
• Support at all stages of the process.

Contact us:

Our offices in Haifa and Tel Aviv are always ready to help. Call us or leave a request on the website katsmanlaw.co.il.

“We will find a solution to your issue and help you start a new life.”