Agreements Must Be Kept!
At least they should be. In Latin we call it: Pacta Sunt Servanda, meaning: Agreements must be kept. The problem is they are not always respected. This is the case with many of our big service providers in Israel. Let me remind you of a few lines from a previous...Israeli Court Protocol
The first “protocol” or “Pratikol” regards how to behave in court: Attending Court is not a social function, but a serious occasion! Sometimes it can even be a “traumatic” experience. Young children should not accompany you and the...Affidavits (Tatsir)
What is an Affidavit or Declaration (“Tatsir”)? An affidavit is a statement of facts which is affirmed or declared before any lawyer (Notary or not) who has authority to “warn” the person signing in his presence. The person making the signed statement is...Israeli Court Reporting
I could make this article extremely short by saying that this legal document is more like a poor and pathetic summary of what was said in court and nothing else. The expectations a new immigrant has concerning court proceedings are fair but unrealistic. My goal is to...Post Office and EMS Letters
An EMS is a special delivery service offered by the Israel Postal Authority. It is supposed to reach its intended address within six business days. Mrs. Dorothy had a letter sent to be used in a court case abroad. Because of the long delay in the delivery of...Defamation: The “Lashon Hara” Law
The Law of CHOK ISSUR LASHON HARA חוק איסור לשון הרע (in English, the law forbidding defamation of character ) The law stipulates a payment of up to 3000,000 shekels as “compensation” (current amount in 2015) payable by the person who breaks the...Clearing a Criminal Record in Israel
We are considered a democracy, but please note: Israel is a very “fragile democracy”. Having a clear criminal record could make a difference about your chances for a “successful future”. Protect your future as soon as possible. The younger you are the stronger is the...Lease Agreements
Lease Agreements, Lawyers’ Fees and Real Estate Agents’ Fees As in the United States, the signing of contracts is not a simple thing, and the implications are usually long term and not always positive. One of the sins of the Internet era (among...Liens & Attachments
What are Liens and Attachments? How they affect your life in Israel?
Parental Rights and Obligations
A tragedy in a second marriage and the Israeli legal system – is there any way to prevent?
How to Write a Complaint in The Small Claim Court
How to Write a Complaint in The Small Claim Court
