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Two couples, three fathers, four mothers, five parents?
Latest Articles In the past it was accepted that a family had but one definition – two parents and their biological children. Nowadays, however, with…
Marrying in France – Divorcing in Israel
Latest Articles In the last two decades a new legal world has unfolded before us, in which married couples immigrate from France to establish a…
Look for the currency – Reflections and challenges regarding Bitcoin from the perspective of family law in Israel
Latest Articles Adv. Yonatan Kanir and Adv. Tomer Niv || December 2018 Introduction This article is the result of several meetings and conversations between its authors,…
From papers to smartphones: On the vital revolution in child support and custody laws
Latest Articles While it is clear to all of us what the finishing line in a divorce case looks like, what happens between the parents…
Decline of the Decker Rule
Latest Articles Adv. Yonathan Kanir and Adv. Shahar Malul Shiber || 20.6.18 Introduction For at least three decades every Advocate specializing in personal status law has…
Wedding at first sight – Reality test for Israeli society
Latest Articles When Channel 2 split into two channels, "Keshet" aired a new reality show, called "Wedding at first sight", which on the face of…
Introduction to the alternate family- welfare of the child as the pivotal consideration
Latest Articles WAdv. Yonathan Kanir and Adv. Shahar Malul Shiber || 9.4.18 As part of the spectacular collapse of the definition of the "classic family" in…
Is the era of assessing goodwill really over?
Latest Articles Adv. Yonathan Kanir || March 2019 The Financial Relationships between Spouses Law, 5733-1973 ("the Law") provides that upon termination of marriage each spouse…
A new spirit in the Guardianship Law
Latest Articles The discrepancy between protection of the ward's rights and assets and the duty of the ward himself to ensure the well-being of the…
Which court has jurisdiction?
Latest Articles On the uncertainty regarding jurisdiction in child support claims Adv. Yonathan Kanir and Adv. Dana Galanti || 18.4.17 The prevailing new practice created in…
Stop the Race: the race for jurisdiction in the area of Family Law
Latest Articles The problematic race for jurisdiction between the Civil Court and the Rabbinical Court is known to all, and despite the inherent difficulties created…
Whose child am I: What limitations are there on the right to use the semen of a deceased person?
Latest Articles Adv. Yonathan Kanir and Adv. Millie Indig || 1.3.18 The right to use the semen of a deceased person is an issue that…
Heavy rain is about to fall – Regarding the Dispute Settlement Law
Latest Articles In about two months, the Family Dispute Settlement Law is due to come into force. In reality, the law was born out of…
Different approaches to the enduring power of attorney
Latest Articles It is necessary and advisable to shape our futures in as detailed a way as possible. The enduring power of attorney – should…
My home (is already not) my castle
Latest Articles We have recently witnessed a fundamental change in attitudes which has shattered the certainty that used to exist in family law and raised…