Family Law
Israeli Registration of a Marriage Officiated Online–Important Update
This article addresses the registration of an online marriage. You may have seen media reports about marriage registrations in Israel that were officiated online. Such marriages were first officially recognized by the Interior Ministry at the end of 2020 and represent a dramatic development in the field of family law in Israel. This precedent may…
Read MoreVoiding a Marriage in the Philippines
Over 80% of the Filipino population are devout Catholic Christians. The Philippines is one of the only two states that deny their (Christian) citizens the right to divorce, with the other state being the Vatican. However, there are various cases in which it is possible to void a marriage in the Philippines, as detailed below.…
Read MoreDivorce in the Philippines is Not Possible – What Can Be Done Instead? (Legal Information)
Divorce in the Philippines is prohibited for the vast majority of the country’s citizens, for religious reasons. As a result, problems arise among many Filipino citizens in Israel who are interested in regulating their legal status as spouses of Israeli citizens or residents. In this article, an immigration lawyer explains about the complicated legal situation…
Read MoreForeign Divorce in Israel
This article, Foreign Divorce in Israel, discusses obtaining recognition in Israel of a divorce conducted abroad. While obtaining a divorce judgment abroad ends a marriage, it is imperative to have this recognized and registered in Israel in order to allow a person to remarry in Israel. A foreign divorce judgment must be registered in Israel…
Read MoreDivorce for Muslims in Israel
This article addresses divorce for Muslims in Israel. This includes marriage between Muslim Israeli citizens, as well as between a Muslim from another country or convert Islam and a Muslim in Israel. All issues related to family law in Israel fall under the Israeli Ministry of Justice. Background Israeli law is different from other Western…
Read MoreDivorce with Children in Israel
When a married couple files for divorce, the custody and interaction with their children is a crucial concern. What does Israeli law have to say about custody, alimony, and support payments? This article will address divorce with children in Israel. Custody in Israeli Courts Divorce with children in Israel is subject to Israeli law, based…
Read MoreDivorce for Christians in Israel
This article will address divorce for Christians in Israel, meaning that both partners are Christian, either from the same or different recognized religious communities. Ways to Obtain Divorce for Christians in Israel There are two primary ways for Christians to obtain a divorce in Israel: 1) through a recognized church court when they both belong…
Read MorePrenatal paternity suit – legal information
Modern technology allows the father’s identity to be tested as early as during the pregnancy. The prenatal paternity test is generally used for identifying the father of the fetus even before the birth. The test’s results may grant eligibility for alimony or child support, legal status in Israel by virtue of birth (Jus soli) and…
Read MoreDivorce between Jews in Israel
This article will discuss divorce between Jews in Israel. Unlike many Western countries, Israeli law allows Rabbinical Courts to have the primary authority over issues of divorce, although there are issues accompanying divorce that the Family Court can address as well. Procedure for Divorce Between Jews in Israel Jewish couples who wish to divorce must…
Read MoreCommon-law couples
“Common law couples in Israel” is a legal definition referring to a spouses who has not institutionalized their relationship in the framework of a marriage, but whose joint life is sufficiently stable and established to make them legally considered a couple. The body responsible for determining whether a couple merits this status is the Family…
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