FAQs about Jewish Family Law in Canada
Canadian and Israeli proceedings relating to family law are very different in one crucial respect: whereas in Canada the regular court system has jurisdiction over issues of marriage, divorce, division of assets, child custody, etc., in Israel, the jurisdiction depends on the subject matter of the proceedings. Matters of marriage and divorce are in the sole jurisdiction of the Rabbinical Courts, which are governed by Orthodox Jewish Law. The civil Family Court and the Rabbinical Courts have concurrent jurisdiction over other family-related matters. Note: This information is not legal advice, not a substitute for legal representation. Consider talking to a lawyer before taking any action. That being said, here a some frequently asked questions related to Jewish Family Law in Canada. How does Jewish divorce work in work in Canada? Under traditional Jewish law, when a couple is seeking a divorce, the husband is to present the wife with a bill of divorce, also known as a Get . The Get is ...