Family and Inheritance Law
How the office assists in divorce
These are the areas of family law the office handles. A single divorce case usually involves several of them together:
Divorce and the Rabbinical Court
Representation in the divorce proceeding itself, including representation at the Rabbinical Court and in a ketubah (marriage contract) claim.
Parenting Time and Custody
The division of time with the children and the question of custody, as well as situations of parental alienation.
Balancing of Marital Resources and Division of Property
The division of property and rights accumulated during the marriage, by agreement or through legal proceedings.
Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
Maintenance claims, and the payment set for the children and the spouse.
Divorce Agreement and Marital Reconciliation
Drafting an agreed divorce agreement, as well as a marital reconciliation (shalom bayit) agreement for couples who choose to stay together.
Marital Property Agreement
Advance arrangement of property between the spouses. Full details on the page Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer.
The first step: a request for dispute resolution
Under Settlement of Litigation in Family Disputes Law, 5775-2014, anyone who wishes to file a claim in a family dispute, for example over property, maintenance or parenting time, must first file a request for dispute resolution. After it is filed, the spouses are invited to information, introductory and coordination meetings at the Assistance Unit, and during this period neither party files claims.
The request is filed with the Family Court or the Rabbinical Court, and this choice affects what follows. That is why it is worth getting advice before filing, not after.
The Rabbinical Court or the Family Court
For Jewish couples, two bodies hear divorce matters. Here is the general division between them:
- The divorce itself and the giving of the get, for Jewish couples who married in a religious ceremony
- Ketubah claim
- Marital reconciliation (shalom bayit)
- Property, wife's maintenance and custody, when they are lawfully joined to the divorce claim
- Child maintenance, as a rule
- Parenting Time and Custody
- Balancing of Marital Resources and Division of Property
- Approval of a divorce agreement or a prenuptial agreement
On some matters both bodies have jurisdiction, and whoever lawfully files first may determine where the matter will be heard.
The exact division depends on the details of the case, for example whether the spouses married in Israel or abroad and whether both are Jewish. This is one of the first things reviewed at the meeting.
Divorce by agreement: a divorce agreement
When the spouses manage to agree, they sign a divorce agreement that settles everything still open: parenting time with the children, maintenance, the apartment, savings and debts. The agreement is submitted for approval to the Family Court or the Rabbinical Court, and once approved it has the force of a judgment.
- Precise drafting of every clause, so that no dispute arises over exactly what was agreed.
- Provision for later changes: moving home, a change in income, children growing up.
- Coordination between the agreement and the giving of the get at the Rabbinical Court, for Jewish couples.
And what about the will
After a separation, it is also worth reviewing the will: who the heirs are, who appears in it and what has changed since it was written. The office also handles wills and inheritance: drafting a will by prior appointment, inheritance matters with and without a will, and Objection to a will. Further background on these areas is on the page Family and Inheritance Law.
The Ramat Gan office and how to schedule a meeting
The office is at 9 Jabotinsky St., Ramat Gan, on the 11th floor. According to the office's Google profile, the premises have accessible parking, an accessible entrance and accessible restrooms. The office serves private clients from Ramat Gan and nearby cities, from across the country and from abroad.
- Contact us by WhatsApp or phoneJust write one sentence about what it concerns, to the phone number 054-668-0699.
- A meeting at the office, by prior appointmentBring whatever documents you have: agreements, previous decisions, pay slips or property documents, and a list of questions.
- An explanation of the way forwardWhich proceeding is suitable, before which body, and what the next step in the case is.
Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce
Where is the office and how do I get to a meeting?
The office is at 9 Jabotinsky St., Ramat Gan, on the 11th floor. Meetings are scheduled by prior appointment, via WhatsApp or by phone at 054-668-0699.
Is it possible to divorce without going to court?
For Jewish couples who married in a religious ceremony, the divorce itself is carried out by the giving of a get (Jewish bill of divorce) at the Rabbinical Court, even when there is full agreement. When the spouses agree on everything, the divorce agreement is submitted for approval and is given the force of a judgment, and the process is simpler.
What is a request for dispute resolution?
Under the Settlement of Litigation in Family Disputes Law, anyone who wishes to file a claim in a family dispute must first file a request for dispute resolution. The spouses are invited to information, introductory and coordination meetings at the Assistance Unit, and during this period no claims are filed. The aim is to see whether agreements can be reached before legal proceedings begin.
Where is a child maintenance claim heard?
As a rule, in the Family Court. The Rabbinical Court hears child maintenance only in certain circumstances, for example when both parents consent to it.
What is the difference between parenting time and custody?
Parenting time is the division of the time the children spend with each parent. Custody concerns the question of with whom the children mainly live. In both cases, the deciding question is the best interests of the child.
Does the office also handle wills and inheritance?
Yes. Alongside family law, the office drafts wills by prior appointment and handles inheritance matters, with and without a will, as well as objections to a will.
The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is examined according to the spouses' own circumstances.