Family Law
Foreign legal opinion in Israel
What is an opinion regarding foreign law and in what instances is it required? A foreign legal opinion is submitted during legal proceedings for the purpose of proving the legal situation in another country, in order to decide an issue over which there is a dispute between the parties involved. An opinion on foreign law…
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 MoreRegistering civil marriages performed outside Israel with the Interior Ministry
How to registering civil marriages conducted abroad in Israel? Why are there no civil marriages in Israel and how can people of different faiths get married in the Holy Land? You are invited to read about these and other issues in the following article by Joshua Pex, partner in our firm and expert in Israeli…
Read MoreUtah marriages – civil marriages in Israel by video conferencing (important legal information)
What are Utah marriages and how do they enable the registration of a civil marriage in Israel? As we know, couples cannot marry in a civil marriage within the borders of Israel. However, Israeli law stipulates that the Interior Ministry must recognize marriages that were legally conducted and registered abroad and register the couples as…
Read MoreAdopting abroad and having the adoption recognized in Israel
Adopting a child is a sensitive and complex matter in which a couple is granted parental authority for a child who is not biologically theirs. This authority, granted by the court, carries great significance, therefore it is important to consult with an attorney immediately upon making the decision to adopt. It is often faster to…
Read MoreConsular marriages in Israel
What are consular marriages and in what cases can they be conducted in Israel? Consular marriages are conducted in embassies and consulates of foreign countries. In recent decades the State of Israel has begun to recognize these marriages under certain conditions. In general, this recognition applies to marriages in which both spouses are of no…
Read MoreRecognition of Utah marriage — Now it’s official (Legal information)
An appeal to the Jerusalem court led to the official recognition of Utah marriages, which are civil marriages conducted through online virtual conferences and which can be conducted remotely. The result of this legal precedent is that couples can now marry using this method, and then have their marriage officially registered in Israel. This legal…
Read MoreObtaining Israeli citizenship for a child adopted overseas
Can a child adopted outside Israel by an Israeli or by someone eligible to make Aliyah get legal status in Israel? In any case, the adopting parents must meet certain conditions – they must prove that they are able to care for the adopted child and that the child was not adopted for the sole…
Read MoreIsraeli civil marriage
Ilan and Yael got married in their back yard, in the kibbutz where they lived. They had a ceremony without any religious elements, without the presence of a rabbi or observance of the rules required by the Chief Rabbinate when it comes to registering the marriage of a Jewish couple. After the wedding, the two…
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