Posts by Anat Levi
Common-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…
Read MoreExecuting a legal will – how is it done?
In order for the will to be considered a legal order after the death of the testator, there is a process that must take place. After the testator’s death, heirs intent on executing a will must file a request for execution. Once the request has been filed, the Registrar of Inheritance will notify the public.…
Read MoreWhat kind of Will is considered legally valid?
A legally valid will in Israelmust be in one of the following formats: Handwritten, signed and dated: If the will was done solely in the handwriting of the successor, it must include the date the will was written, and signed by the successor themselves to be considered legal. Written by another party: Another option for…
Read MoreRevocation of a Will
A will is a document in which a person (hereinafter: “the testator”) determines what will be done with their property (hereinafter: “the estate”) after their death. But will this last testament be upheld as is, without any changes? The Succession Law, enacted in 1965 (hereinafter: “the Law”), provides both the testator and the beneficiaries of…
Read MoreThree Reasons to Have a Prenuptial or Financial Agreement
According to Israeli law that was set in 1974, every married couple who shares a household is subject to what is known as the “Resource Balance Arrangement”, a law of partnership and shared property that indicates an equal division of assets for a couple. The only way to have any alternate arrangement is through a…
Read MoreWhat is a Judicial Parenting Order?
A judicial parenting order (referred to hereinafter as: “the order”), is an order issued by the Family Court (referred to here as: “the court”). The order addresses the plight of those function, for all intents and purposes, as parents to children to whom they have no biological relationship. This order is given, among others, to…
Read MoreChild Custody
Child custody (hereinafter: “custody”) is a sensitive and very broad matter; one that includes a wide range of sub-issues related to the custody and upbringing of a child. The issue of custody arises when the parents of the child do not live together (due to divorce, joint parenting or separation). The law dealing with custody…
Read MoreDivorce Lawyer for Palestinians
This article will tell you what to look for when seeking a divorce lawyer for Palestinians. We often have Palestinian clients contact us, both locally, and abroad, when their marriage has been registered in Israel or if they are married to a Palestinian with an Israeli (“blue”) ID from East Jerusalem or the rest of…
Read MoreDivorce Lawyer in Israel
This article discusses what you need to look for when trying to choose a divorce lawyer in Israel. While our office often works with clients in Israel, we also help Israeli or Jewish clients abroad who seek to address local issues; they were married in Israel, have an Israeli partner even though they currently live…
Read MoreJerusalem Divorce Lawyer
This article provides you with information about how to choose a Jerusalem divorce lawyer and what to consider in this process. All issues regarding family and divorce fall under the authority of the Israeli Ministry of Justice. Often divorce involves division of assets, custody of children, visitation arrangements, and more. Rabbinical and Family Courts Contrary…
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