Divorce

Achieving excellent financial stability on the day after divorce

The first and most pressing question in the divorce process is almost always financial. The fear of losing financial stability is real and justified. Proper management of the asset division will determine your starting point in the next chapter of your life. The process begins with one simple but critical step: asset mapping.

Before any other action, all shared financial information must be gathered and documented: annual pension fund and provident fund reports, investment portfolio details, business valuations, land registry extracts for all real estate and bank statements. This complete picture is the foundation for any negotiation.

As someone who handles many complex real estate cases, I can say that the jointly owned apartment is usually the core issue. Should it be sold? Should one party buy out the other’s share? How is its value determined fairly? The answers to these questions require a strategy combining legal knowledge, appraisal understanding and broad economic vision. The role of a divorce lawyer is to ensure that your most significant asset is handled in a way that maximizes its value for you.

"What will happen to the children?" — The best interest of your child as a guiding principle

For every parent, concern for the children comes above all else. It is important to understand that Israeli law places the ‘best interest of the child’ as the overriding principle guiding the court in every decision relating to custody (today more accurately called ‘parental responsibility’) and visitation arrangements. The goal is to create for the children a new reality that is as stable, consistent and secure as possible.

In practical terms, the goal is to reach a detailed ‘parenting agreement’ that will serve as your bible as divorced parents. Such an agreement will include not only the routine visitation schedule, but also provisions for holidays, vacations, joint decision-making on education and health matters, and determination of child support amounts. The more detailed and clear the agreement, the fewer frictions and disputes will arise in the future. An experienced divorce lawyer will help you draft an agreement that protects your rights as parents, but above all, places your children’s best interest at the center.

How does this process work?

Very often, the feeling of loss of control stems from unfamiliarity with the process. Breaking down the intimidating process into clear steps restores a sense of control.

1. Consultation and strategy-building: This is the first and most important stage. In the meeting we will map the assets, understand your goals and decide on a course of action. Are we heading for negotiation or litigation? Which court is the right one?
2. ‘Jurisdiction Race’: In Israel, property and alimony matters can be adjudicated in the Family Court or the Rabbinical Court. Each has different emphases and approaches, and choosing between them is the first strategic decision.
3. Negotiation or litigation: The goal is always to reach a comprehensive divorce agreement outside the courtroom. This is the fastest and cheapest solution. That said, an uncompromising willingness to litigate is what brings the other party to the negotiating table in good faith.
4. Divorce agreement: This is the document summarizing all agreements on property, children and alimony. After signing, it is submitted to the court to receive the force of a judgment.
5. Get (religious divorce): The final stage conducted at the Rabbinical Court that formally ends the marriage.

How do I protect what truly matters to you?

The concern that a spouse will conceal assets or act in bad faith is legitimate. The law provides tools to protect you. Applications can be filed for interim relief, such as a bank account attachment order or an order preventing disposition of assets, to ‘freeze’ the financial situation and prevent unilateral actions. Additionally, within the proceedings, full disclosure of all the other party’s financial assets can be demanded. A divorce lawyer uses these tools judiciously to ensure full transparency and protection of your rights.

I am here to ensure this process goes with maximum peace of mind and financial security

Ultimately, the goal of the divorce process is not to ‘win’ a war, but to end this chapter of your life in a way that allows you to start the next one from a position of security and stability.

A good divorce agreement is not just a legal document; it is a foundation for the future. It provides financial certainty, regulates co-parenting and allows you to leave the conflict behind and focus on building a new life. At my firm, I see the full picture. I combine my experience in managing complex cases with the personal approach of a boutique firm, to ensure that your agreement is not only fair, but also practical and smart. Contact us at Adv. Gal Rossabi Mor Law Office today, and let us build together the roadmap to a more secure future.