The Israeli Supreme Court has refined how child support is calculated in joint custody arrangements. If your divorce agreement predates this shift, it may no longer reflect current law.
What Changed
The Court clarified that in joint custody cases, judges must examine two key factors:
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לייעוץ ראשוני
השאירו פרטים ונחזור בהקדם האפשרי
- The income gap between parents — the larger the gap, the more likely the higher-earning parent owes increased support.
- Actual time-sharing — an arrangement that isn’t equal in practice (even if labeled joint custody) affects the support calculation.
Result: a parent who bears direct child expenses may qualify for a reduction; a lower-earning parent may qualify for an increase.
What to Check If You Already Have an Agreement
- Has it been more than three years since support was set?
- Has either parent’s income materially changed?
- Does actual time-sharing differ from what the agreement specifies?
If you answered yes to any of the above — a review is warranted.
Bottom Line
The Supreme Court ruling requires a case-by-case approach — not a uniform formula. Gal Rossabi Mor Law Office will accompany you in reviewing your existing agreement and assist in updating it if needed.
