The Court System

There are two official courts in Israel; the secular Family Court and the religious Rabbinic Court. They both handle all aspects of a divorce (asset division, child custody and child support) with the exception of the Jewish divorce document. This is called a GET and the official issuing of that document as well as the ceremony accompanying it, takes place exclusively in the Rabbinic court.

The court that hears the divorce case will determine which law is applied – Jewish law or secular law- and can therefore affect the outcome of the case. Even though in theory the Family court is supposed to rule within the confines of Jewish law (when both spouses are Jewish), in practice the Family court’s interpretation and application of Jewish law can differ greatly from that of the Rabbinic court. Who ever files for divorce first determines which court will decide the issues.

At Hait Family Law we have a deep knowledge of how each court operates and we help our clients choose the appropriate court for their particular case. 

Please contact us with any questions you have or to make an appointment for a complimentary case evaluation where we can help you determine which court is best for your situation.