Opening a case in the Family Court Opening a case is done by a couple wishing to divorce or by the Ministry of Social Affairs wishing to discuss leaving certain minors in the hands of their parents or removing them from their parents' arms to another location.

The most convenient way to file a petition in the Family Court - opening a case - is through a specialized petition company.

Most cases heard in the Family Court are divorce cases. When the family court hears a case of a couple seeking a divorce, the hearing will be divided into two main issues: child custody and visitation arrangements, and a separate hearing on the division of property and alimony.

The most sensitive hearings in the Family Court are the hearings on the custody of the children. In the past, the courts followed a uniform rule according to which the mother automatically has custody of the children. In recent years, this rule has changed, and each case is considered on its own merits, and each case has a different ruling. Today, the Family Courts attempt to create an equal division of the burden of raising the children between the parents. Certain cases of referral to the Family Court - opening a case - are made when one of the parents does not agree with the ruling of the Rabbinical Court on the custody of the children and wishes to transfer the children to his or her custody.

When a couple divorces, they must decide on the payment of alimony and the division of property. Some couples prefer to hold the hearing on alimony and property in the Family Court rather than in the Rabbinical Court. Each party can hire a lawyer in order to receive the best assistance. The State of Israel provides free legal assistance to each of the parties. The court enforces the ruling given, and if the party that is obligated does not pay the alimony as ordered, it is possible to approach the enforcement with a ruling from the Family Court.

There are cases in which a referral to the Family Court - opening a file - is requested by the welfare officer of the Ministry of Social Affairs. This action is taken when the welfare officer believes that the child should be removed from his parents' arms for certain reasons. The court will discuss whether there is justification for removing the child from his parents' arms and where the child will be moved. The child's parents are entitled to hire a lawyer and even to avail themselves of free legal assistance.

Our courier company specializes in courier services in the Family Court - opening a case throughout the country and will be happy to go to the Family Court on your behalf to open a case.