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The field of family law deals with the personal status, rights and obligations arising from a person's family status in the State of Israel. Unlike other areas of the legal system, family law is largely influenced by religious law: the court of justice, for example, is determined according to religious affiliation, and religious law also applies to issues related to marital relations, Marriage, divorce, public knowledge and alimony. On the other hand, there are also issues that are determined by civil legislation, such as adoption, guardianship, division of property between spouses and matters of wills and inheritances.
A lawyer specializing in family law must be very familiar with the procedures related to the courts that deal with family matters, and sometimes even be well versed in narrow areas. Within this area, such as child support claims or paternity tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a family law attorney have to be of the same religion as his clients?
The special nature of family law, according to which in some cases a different law applies to people of different religions, is not relevant to the lawyer. For example, a Muslim person seeking a divorce must do so according to the Sharia laws compared to a Christian person who is divorcing according to the laws of the church he is a member of - and both of them can have a Jewish lawyer. However, a lawyer specializing in family law must be well versed in the laws that are appropriate for his clients.
Can every family lawyer handle every issue related to family law?
Apparently yes, but in practice no. Family law is an umbrella term for many sub-fields, and when a family law lawyer is required for a specific subject, it is recommended to examine his experience in that narrow field. For example, both divorce and adoption are included under the broad definition of family law, but there are many differences between these fields, so it is recommended to choose a lawyer who specializes well in the required field.
Does the geographic location of a family law attorney matter?
No. You can use the services of a family law attorney in Haïfa or anywhere in the country. While physical proximity can help in terms of convenience for purposes of travel, meetings and filing documents, it is usually not necessary. The most important criterion is to choose a family law attorney who is knowledgeable in the aspects of religious law relevant to his clients.
How can I locate family law firms in Haïfa that speak my language?
In order to locate family law lawyers in Haïfa that speak a certain language, you must mark the requested language in the "additional filters" - language table and click on the "search" button.
How can you find family lawyers in Haïfa of a certain gender?
To find family lawyers in Haïfa of a certain gender, mark the preferred gender in the "Additional Filters" table - Gender and click on the "Search" button.
How can one locate family law lawyers that provide an online service (virtual consultation)?
To find family law lawyers that provide an online service (virtual consultation), in the "additional filters" table, mark the "virtual consultation" box and click on the "search" button.
What should I do if my search for family law lawyers in Haïfa did not yield satisfactory results (due to the small number of family law lawyers in Haïfa or due to the incompatibility of the lawyers found for my needs)?
If no results matching your needs were found in the search you performed, it is recommended to expand the area or city specified in the main search bar to a nearby large city or completely cancel the filter restriction by "place in the country".
How can you locate reviews given on family law lawyers in Haïfa for a specific service?
To locate the reviews given on family law lawyers in Haïfa for a certain type of service, you must go to the page of family law lawyers and mark the type of service requested in the drop-down list "Show by type of service" in the opinion section.