The unique family law in the state of Israel
Issues Subject to Modification in Family Law -- The Right of a Minor to Independent Status -- Extramarital Relationships and the Theoretical Rationales for the Joint Property Rules -- Property Sharing Arrangements in Israeli Family Law -- Recognition of Foreign Civil Marriages -- The Development of...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Touro University Press
2021
Brookline, MA Academic Studies Press 2021 |
| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Kohen, Yitsḥaḳ, 1971-, The unique family law in the state of Israel] (2023) (Rabinovitch, Simon)
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Israel
/ Family law
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| IxTheo Classification: | BH Judaism |
| Further subjects: | B
Domestic relations (Jewish law)
B United States B Domestic relations (Israel) B Electronic books B Israel B Domestic relations (United States) B Domestic relations |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Issues Subject to Modification in Family Law -- The Right of a Minor to Independent Status -- Extramarital Relationships and the Theoretical Rationales for the Joint Property Rules -- Property Sharing Arrangements in Israeli Family Law -- Recognition of Foreign Civil Marriages -- The Development of the Issue of Same-Sex Couples -- The Issue of Document Disclosure in General Court and in Family Court, "In the State of Israel, the unique family law derives from ancient Jewish law, halakhic traditions, and an extensive legal tradition spanning many centuries and geographic locations. This book examines Israeli family law in comparison with the corresponding law in the United States and illuminates common issues in legal systems worldwide. The Israeli system is primarily controlled by the religious law of the parties. Thus, religious courts were also established and granted enforcement powers equivalent to those of the civil courts. This is a complex situation because the religious law applied in these courts is not always consistent with gender equality and civil rights practiced in civil court. This book seeks to clarify that tension and offer solutions. The comprehensive analysis in this book may serve as a guide for those interested in family law: civil court judges, rabbinical court judges, lawyers, mediators, arbitrators, and families themselves. Topics central to the book include issues subject to modification, the right of a minor to independent status, extramarital relationships, and joint property"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1644695413 |