Divorce

Deaf and mute couple divorced in Tel Aviv

Due to intricacies of Jewish divorce law, a specialized text was needed for the proceedings, and two different interpreters were required to represent the couple to the court.

New bill aims to ensure fair child support

MK Gideon Sa'ar proposes bill to ensure child support rulings are objective and fair.

Coping with parental alienation in divorce proceedings in Israel

Dissolution of the family unit entails a great emotional upheaval for the divorcing parties, an upheaval that does not spare the children.

How To Create a DIY Divorce Kit

If you are wanting to file for divorce, you might have considered a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) divorce.

Woman suspected of setting fire to ex-husband's apartment

Woman, 46, is arrested on suspicion of setting ex-husband's apartment on fire.

10-Year Struggle Ends:

US woman married in Iran finally secures Jewish divorce

Decades after marriage first dissolves, woman finally granted the chance to start a new life.

Court cancels child support due to parental alienation

'The father is nothing more than a source of money in the eyes of the mother and children,' Tel Aviv judge notes.

Rabbinic court rules:

Wife is divorced - husband is still married

Jerusalem rabbinic court declares man who revoked divorce document is still considered married - but his wife is considered to be divorced.

Agunot: The stories behind the statistics

The stories of some of the women helped by Yad La'Isha, which aids women attempting to obtain a get. For International Agunah Day..

New law to sanction divorce refusers

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves bill to increase sanctions on divorce refusers.

Study: Divorced men at risk for early death

New research finds men who live alone for over seven years at increased risk of severe illness, early death.

After 7 years on the run, get-refuser finally gives wife divorce

Following years on the run, recalcitrant husband arrested in Tel Aviv and jailed for months finally caves and gives wife divorce papers.

Convicted rapist husband finally grants wife divorce - from jail

After being convicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years in prison, recalcitrant husband had refused to grant wife a divorce.

The Divorce Crisis

Divorce is a tragedy for all-most of all the children of divorce. It is most unhealthy for the children but all suffer. Opinion.

Who keeps the children?

Ask the Rabbi: Custody in halakha, the duality of Jewish life and other topics.

Man married to divorcee discovers he's a kohen - what next?

The shocking discovery and the creative solution.

Arrest in Tel Aviv ends 7-year manhunt for get-refuser

Seven years after Ronen Vital was last seen leaving a hearing after refusing to divorce his wife, he is arrested by police in Tel Aviv.

File for divorce - to receive a daycare subsidy?

Rabbi Zilberstein is asked if couples may file for divorce in order to continue receiving daycare subsidy - and his response is surprising.

'Insane' that divorced fathers shouldn't have anything to eat

'Discrimination against divorced dads one of the worst crimes today in Israel, percentage of suicides is disproportionate,' Smotrich says.

The connection between divorce and violence

New study shows rise in domestic violence among Arab sector, increased instability as women's status changes.

After 16 years, 'chained' woman finally gets divorce

16-year struggle for Jewish woman denied a 'Get' finally comes to an end in precedent-setting international court battle.

Judges to report false accusations in divorce cases to police

Amir Ohana, Public Security Minister, orders investigation of false allegations filed in cases of divorce or separation.

7 Most Common Mistakes When Preparing for a Divorce

Divorce is a complicated process requiring a serious approach and investment of financial and intellectual resources.

Woman brutally beaten by husband: 'Fresh lease on life'

Shira Isakov of Mizpe Ramon, who survived a murder attempt by her husband, released from the hospital: 'Optimistic and stronger than ever.'

With get in hand woman freed to undergo fertility treatment

After struggling for years to secure a divorce from her husband, cancer survivor finally free to undergo fertility treatment.

Debunking a feminist propaganda article

In discussions of Jewish divorce, fairness and balance in Jewish men's rights is practically non-existent in much of Jewish media. Opinion

Divorce & Children. Go Halfway to Meeting the Child's Interests.

Nowadays, among spouses who have children, civilized separation is becoming an increasingly common concept.

Mothers estranged from their children in the middle of COVID-19

Which Israeli city has the highest divorce rate?

New government release shows statistics on marriage, divorce, home ownership, and more.

Mexico cancels Tender Years Clause

Israel remains one of the last countries in the world to determine custody arrangements based on gender instead of parenting ability.

Ilhan Omar files for divorce

Minnesota congresswoman files for divorce amid allegations of an affair from husband she divorced once before.

Kenyan woman who may have murdered Jewish husband is arrested

Kenyan wife of Dutch-Jewish safari tycoon arrested over his disappearance.

Divorcée gives birth 9 months after divorce

In 11-page ruling, special rabbinical panel of Be'er Sheva court says there is no concern about the existence of "mamzer" status.

Is cheating wife entitled to half of her husband's home?

Supreme Court grants additional hearing after women's groups protest ruling denying unfaithful wife half of husband's previously-owned home.

A third of young adults live with their parents

New survey shows 32% of young adults live with their parents, 79% of them are employed. Also: Most divorces happen after 10 or more years.

'Today there's no patience. If it doesn't work they divorce'

Slabodka Yeshiva dean says rising divorce rates may be partly due to women working, men helping at home.

Woman divorces after husband forgot to buy hamburger

Abu Dhabi woman files for divorce after husband forgets to pick up hamburger she ordered from fast food joint.

Woman attempts suicide, court overturns divorce agreement

Great Rabbinical Court overturns divorce agreement ok'd by regional court on grounds woman was of unsound mind when signing first agreement.

Recalcitrant husband finally grants wife a divorce

Man sanctioned by rabbinical court for refusing to give wife a Get for 2 years finally divorces her.

'Suddenly when they divorce, Dad isn't good enough'

MK Shasha-Biton stresses importance of looking at what's best for the child in cases of divorce.

'Serial divorcee' asks religious court to 'erase' prior marriage

Woman who was married - and divorced - twice before asks rabbinic court to erase her record of previous marriages.

Israeli divorce rate drops

According to new data, fewer couples divorced in 2017. Haredi Beitar Illit divorce rate jumps 61%.

In rare ruling, court permits Israeli man to take a second wife

Haifa religious court permits man who was denied a divorce by his estranged wife to marry again - while legally still married.

Children of divorce are crying out for help

Israel's teenagers fear their fathers will be taken away from them if their parents divorce.

Son of hasidic rebbe gets divorced and engaged - on the same day

Hasidim shocked as son of sect leader announces engagement hours after divorcing first wife.

Apparent murder-suicide of Israelis in Texas

Authorities find father and daughter dead in Texas home.

Serial divorcer breaks new record

Wife refuses to accept divorce, relents only after husband offers $3,400.

Kulanu MK: Parents have no 'rights' to their children

MK Rachel Azaria dismisses concept of parental rights, says divorcing parents must focus on what is good for the children.

'Social workers prefer foster families over fathers'

Kulanu MK reveals that authorities prefer foster families to father's custody - even when children ask to live with their father.

New law to cancel or significantly reduce child support

Kulanu MK promotes law to eliminate or significantly reduce the child support paid by fathers with shared custody of children.

Dads not invited to discussion on children's welfare

Knesset Committee for Children's Rights to hold meeting on alienation of children - and invites only women's organizations.

'Those who won't grant divorces will be marked like Cain'

Israel attorney proposes law allowing get-refusers' photos, personal details, to be published online.

Married and divorced under a false identity

Man stole brother's ID card, married and divorced as his brother in order to avoid fines and debts and revealing he had a disease.

'He said that if anything happened to him, I should continue on'

Severely injured soldier's wife explains why she divorced him.

Money changer tells police: Shoot him in the knees

Suspect connected to criminal organization tries to harm ex-wife's new partner.

'My grandchildren have no rights'

New organization backs children's rights when parents divorce, ability to maintain relationships with both parents.

It's not an incentive for parents - it's a grant for children!

MK Merav Ben-Ari responds to Arutz Sheva's article on school grants. With comments by Arutz Sheva.

Israeli government offers financial incentives to divorced moms

Rich divorced moms get 1,000 NIS per child, while most children suffering poverty get nothing at all. Opinion.

Seniors are most likely to commit suicide, Health Ministry finds

Divorced fathers, Ethiopian immigrants, are also at heightened risk. And why are Jews more likely to commit suicide than Arabs?

NY woman and son murder husband, then dump acid on his face

Divorcing wife kills husband, gets grown children to help in murder, mutilation, and hiding of the body.