Divorce 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 Israel. Israeli laws on divorce fall under the regulations of the Israeli Ministry of Justice.

Israeli Courts Compared to Other Western Countries

Religious law governs family issues for Israeli Jews and Palestinians, meaning that they are subject to rabbinic, sharia, or Christian laws (from state-recognized denominations). Sometimes, our clients prefer to go through Israel’s secular family courts instead of the religious ones, and there are advantages and disadvantages of each. Contrary to popular opinion, religious courts are often much quicker than secular courts. It’s important to discuss which option is best for you with your lawyer.

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer for Palestinians

There are a few criteria to keep in mind when seeking a divorce lawyer for Palestinians. There are many lawyers in Israel, and choosing the best one for you can be challenging. This is what we recommend considering.

Experience level: As lawyers in Israel are permitted to practice any type of law, it’s important to make sure your lawyer specializes in the field you seek services in.
Location of the lawyer’s office: It’s often most convenient for clients to meet lawyers close to where the clients live or work. Our law offices are located in downtown Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with a few other smaller branches throughout the country. We also offer virtual consultation by Zoom Skyp Whatsapp.
Language of communication: As legal matters often address complicated issues, having a lawyer who speaks a language you are comfortable with can be important to clients. For the benefit of our clients, we have lawyers in our law firm who speak Arabic, English, and Hebrew, among other languages.
Availability: Make sure that you ask about your lawyer’s availability and align expectations and a time frame for your case to be dealt with.
Cost: Discuss the costs upfront. Your lawyer should be able to either tell you the total cost for the services or estimate what it will be in a few different situations. Some situations are straightforward, and other situations require appeals and follow-ups, which will increase the price. Try and understand ahead of time what possible costs you might be charged.