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Divorce Agreement and Reconciliation (Shalom Bayit) Agreement
Halevi • Levi Law Office, which specializes in family law in the central and northern regions, accompanies hundreds of clients in managing divorce proceedings, couples mediation, drafting legal agreements, and representation before the family courts.
Read the ArticleDissolution of Joint Ownership in an Apartment – What Happens When You Separate?
At the time of a couple's divorce or separation, one of the most complex questions is what to do with the jointly-owned apartment – which is usually the most valuable asset they own.
Read the ArticleChild Support – What Are Children Entitled to Under Israeli Law?
Parents of minor children are obligated to provide for their needs, even after divorce or separation. In Israel, the obligation to pay support falls mainly on the father, in accordance with Jewish religious law, but in recent years a trend has been evident in case law toward setting a more equal division…
Read the ArticleParental Responsibility and Parenting Time Under Israeli Law – Important Information for Divorced Parents
When a couple separates or divorces, one of the central issues that arises is arranging parental responsibility and parenting time with the children (also called "visitation arrangements").
Read the ArticleKetubah and Get – The Legal Guide to Divorce Under Religious Law and Civil Law
A divorce proceeding in Israel for Jewish couples requires addressing not only the civil aspects (custody, property, support) – but also the halachic components: the Ketubah and the Get.
Read the ArticleGuardianship and Durable Power of Attorney – Arranging the Future in Advance and Responsibly
One of the most important decisions a person can make about their legal future is what their life will look like at the moment they can no longer manage their own affairs – whether for medical, cognitive, or mental reasons.
Read the ArticleTort Claims in Divorce Proceedings – When Dissolving the Relationship Also Includes Compensation
In a divorce, alongside the familiar aspects such as custody, support, or division of property, a tort claim may also arise – a claim for monetary compensation for harm caused by one's spouse during the shared life or upon the end of the relationship…
Read the ArticleCommon-Law Partners – Rights, Obligations, and What You Need to Know
In recent years, more and more couples in Israel are choosing not to marry through the Rabbinate – yet they maintain a full couple's life.
Read the ArticleInheritance, Wills, and Estate Administration – Arranging the Legal Continuity of Property
When a person passes away, the question of what will be done with their property, rights, and debts is not only an emotional matter, but also a complex legal one.
Read the ArticleDomestic Violence and Protective Orders – The Legal Response in Situations of Risk
Domestic violence is a painful and sensitive phenomenon that requires a swift, determined, and precise legal response.
Read the ArticleAppealing a Family Court Ruling – Don't Accept an Unjust Outcome as a Decree
Family-law rulings – such as divorce, child custody, support, division of property, or wills – carry a critical impact on the parties' lives.
Read the ArticleMarriage-Dissolution Proceedings in Israel – When the Separation Does Not Go Through the Rabbinate
In Israel, the marriage and divorce of members of the same Jewish religion are conducted solely in the religious courts. However, when it comes to mixed couples (in terms of religion), persons without a religion, or those who married in a civil marriage – the divorce process is called "dissolution of…
Read the ArticleCanceling a Divorce Agreement or Financial Agreement – When and How Can an Approved Agreement Be Challenged?
Divorce agreements and financial agreements are intended to provide legal certainty and an agreed-upon solution between spouses – before, during, or after a marital relationship.
Read the ArticleCivil Marriage and Change of Personal Status – The Legal Aspect in Israel
While in Israel there is no option to conduct a civil marriage within the country, many couples – including members of different religions, same-sex partners, or those who do not wish to have a religious marriage – choose to formalize their relationship outside of Israel…
Read the ArticleFinancial Agreement – Why Is It So Important and Who Is It For?
Whether you are before marriage, in the course of a relationship, or in a shared life – a financial agreement is the most important legal tool for regulating financial relations between partners.
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