Divorce Procedures In Israel

Summary

Contested divorces in Israel require filing a claim with the Rabbinical Court, which attempts reconciliation before proceeding. Property division follows the Balancing of Resources law, typically handled by the Rabbinical Court. Family Courts also handle civil divorce matters, but jurisdiction depends on which court is approached first.

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Contested
Understood. In Israel, contested divorces can be complex.
- You must first submit a claim to the Rabbinical Court.
- If your spouse contests, the court will attempt reconciliation.
- If unsuccessful, proceedings continue and the court makes a decision.
Would you like contact details of a nearby Rabbinical Court?
What about the property where it will be settle?
In Israel, property division in a divorce is typically based on the 'Balancing of Resources' law. The court will divide joint property equally unless an agreement states otherwise. Can you confirm if you have a prenuptial agreement?
I don’t have. But will it be in the rabbinical court?
Yes, in Israel, the Rabbinical Court also handles property division in a divorce, applying the 'Balancing of Resources' law. This means your joint property should be divided equally.
What about family court?
In Israel, Family Courts handle civil matters including divorce, but Rabbinical Courts have jurisdiction over Jewish divorce cases. Both courts can decide on property division. However, if both courts are approached, the one first seized of the case has jurisdiction.