In short
In Israeli family law it pays to arrange matters in advance and by agreement: a prenuptial (or postnuptial) property agreement, a divorce agreement, or a cohabitation agreement. Adv. Emmanuel Kalfa supports couples and families with an approach that favours dialogue.
Services
Property agreement (prenup)
Before or during the marriage: what stays separate, what is shared, and approval.
Cohabiting couples
An agreement defining rights and property for unmarried partners.
Divorce agreement
Property, the family home, child support, custody and parenting time.
Approval
Family Court or Rabbinical Court, as applicable.
The family home
Registration, buying out a share, tax aspects.
Estate planning
Mutual wills and a lasting power of attorney alongside.
Process
- Confidential meetingAt the office, by video or by phone.
- MappingAssets, debts, savings and pension rights.
- Drafting and negotiationA clear draft and talks with the other side or their lawyer.
- Signing and approvalBefore the competent body.
What to bring
- IDs
- Details of assets: home, car, accounts, savings
- Loans and mortgages
- Any earlier agreements between the spouses
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
When should a prenup be signed?
Before the wedding, or during the marriage when circumstances change – a purchase, an inheritance or a new business.
What makes it valid?
Approval by a court or religious court, or – before the marriage – by a marriage registrar or notary, as applicable.
What does a divorce agreement cover?
Property, the home, child support, custody and parenting time.
How long does a divorce agreement take?
It depends mainly on how far the parties agree.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Each matter is assessed on its own facts.
How would you prefer to get in touch?
Your enquiry goes directly to Adv. Emmanuel Kalfa, who handles it personally.
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