Posts by Michael Decker
Civil Marriage in Greece – The Concise Guide
As you may know, couples can only marry and be officially registered as married within the borders of Israel if both partners are of the same religion. Couples can only marry in Israel through a recognized religious institution – if both are Jewish, then through the Rabbinate, Christians in a church, and so on. There…
Read MoreNotary Personal Acquaintance: Document Verification in Israel
Personal documents; ID, passport, driver’s license and the like, are the basic tool for verifying your identity in all interactions with official institutions and in any submission or receipt of official documents. However, there are rare cases where a person has no identifying document, and in these cases, personal acquaintance with a notary may serve…
Read MoreOnline Application for Foreign Caregivers Permit in Israel
Do you need a foreign caregiver in the field of nursing but find it challenging to leave home to submit an application? If you do not reside in a nursing home, you can submit an online application for a Foreign Caregivers Permit. Our law firm assists clients with employing and extending the visas of foreign…
Read MoreRequest for Age Change or Age Determination in Israeli documentation – How Is It Done?
Did you know that Israeli citizens whose exact age is not officially known, even in 2025? Submitting a request for age change or age determination in Israeli documentation is not as rare as it might seem, given Israel’s unique circumstances. In this article, we will explore this unique situation in detail and explain the methods…
Read MoreChange of details in Israel’s Population Registry
The Israeli government maintains vital information about its citizens and residents in the Population Registry. Due to the importance of this database, there are very clear rules regarding updates or changes to the information stored in Israel’s Population Registry. Our law firm specializes in visas, entry to Israel, and interactions with the Ministry of Interior.…
Read MoreAccountant Certification in Work Permit Applications for Foreign Experts
Alongside the experts and professionals already in Israel, there is sometimes a need to bring foreign experts from other countries. Naturally, employing a foreign worker in Israel requires obtaining all the necessary legal approvals. Among these is an accountant’s certification regarding the activities of the company requesting the employment permit. In this article, Attorney Michael…
Read MoreCheck your eligibility for a Polish passport – the most important questions
Was one of your ancestors Polish? Would you like to regain your Polish citizenship? More to the point, would you like to start the process of gaining a European Union passport? You can check your eligibility for a Polish passport by providing the answers to just a few key questions. Our law office specializes in…
Read MoreRelease from Detention of Undocumented Residents
The State of Israel has attempted to address the phenomenon of undocumented residents who have entered and remain within its borders for several decades. In this context, “undocumented residents” refers to foreign nationals who remain in Israel after their visa has expired or those who entered Israel without using an official border crossing (i.e., illegal…
Read MoreRamla Detention Review Tribunal: Releasing Undocumented Detainees from Custody
The Givon Detention Review Tribunal, also known as the Ramla Detention Review Tribunal, is located at the Givon Detention Facility near Ayalon Prison in Ramla. This tribunal serves as the designated authority for undocumented individuals arrested by the Immigration Police and held at the Givon Detention Facility. Our law office represents clients in status regularization…
Read MoreNotarial Translation to English in Israel
If you’ve searched for “notarial translation to English” you most likely, like many others, require an officially valid legal document intended for use outside of Israel. Legal procedures often transcend the borders of the country in which we reside, extending abroad. This trend, unsurprisingly, will likely continue to grow as the world becomes increasingly globalized.…
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