Posts by Anat Levi
How to get a Portugal passport in 2024?
The last chance to get a Portugal passport in 2024 is still open. The Portuguese Parliament altered the process by which applicants receive citizenship, but until the citizenship law is officially changed, all chances are that an application can still be submitted according to the old conditions – receiving Portuguese citizenship based on proof of…
Read MoreDividing an apartment among heirs – what to do if the division is not specified in the will
What happens when the division of assets in the will is not acceptable to the heirs, and they want to transfer parts of the inheritance to other heirs? Are there ways to transfer part of an apartment without paying tax and how does dividing an apartment among heirs work when the process is not specified…
Read MoreMediation for English Speakers in Israel
This article, Mediation in Israel for English speakers, will outline what you need to know regarding legal mediation in Israel. There are unique challenges for English speakers in Israel when they attempt to resolve legal and civil conflicts. These potential challenges include a lack of familiarity with the Israeli legal system and cultural-linguistic gaps between…
Read MoreThe heir-after-heir rule
A last will and testament is the best instrument to regulate the transfer of assets between generations and to avoid future conflicts. Israel’s Succession Law allows the testator to determine the identity of the heirs to the estate as well as the various conditions for inheritance. Wills may include special arrangements such as the heir-after-heir…
Read MoreDissolution of a Cyprus Marriage
Cyprus is one of the popular destinations to which Israelis travel to get married, in view of its proximity to Israel, the affordable prices and religious freedom. After the couple returns to Israel and registers the marriage in the population registry, the couple is considered legally married. But unfortunately, not all marriages last. Sometimes the…
Read MoreDissolution of Marriages that Were Conducted Abroad and Foreign Law
During the dissolution of a marriage – the Israeli alternative to divorce for couples who are not of the same religion – the question often arises as to what law applies. The Israeli law stipulates certain default rules, and, if none of them apply, the court may decide on the dissolution of foreign marriages according…
Read MoreDenial of paternity in Israel – what are the legal implications?
Does a man have the right to deny his paternity of a child? And what are the legal implications of refusing to undergo a tissue test as a result? This is an extremely complex legal issue which has become increasingly relevant in recent years. In this article, an attorney from our office who specializes in…
Read MoreProof of Paternity via a relative – a success story
Proof of paternity, generally required when dealing with the legal parentage of the child, raises many legal difficulties. Usually, a tissue test is required in order to prove paternity when there are doubts concerning the father’s identity. The problem arises in cases where one of the parents is deceased or is out of contact. In…
Read MoreArranging the Legal Status of the Minor Foreign Children of Spouses of Israelis
How do minor foreign children who come to Israel with their parents obtain Israeli legal status? Many Israelis enter a relationship with a foreign citizen who has children from a previous marriage. When these Israelis go to the Ministry of Interior offices to arrange the legal status of their foreign spouse in Israel, the question…
Read MoreVaccination and Medical Treatment of Children – What Do You Do When One Parent Objects?
Vaccination of children and other medical treatments may raise controversy if one of the parents objects to the treatment. Such an objection may well lead to a legal dispute. What are the available solutions? How do the courts address this issue? These important questions are discussed below by a family lawyer from our firm. Our…
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