The burden of proving the classification of the transfer of money (loan or gift), when special rapport exists, rests with the plaintiff

After the purchasers had paid a significant portion of the agreed consideration under a sales contract for a second-hand apartment, the sellers became embroiled in divorce proceedings.  As a result of the dispute, the wife refused to hand over possession of the property on the agreed date.  Despite the husband’s attempts to evict the wife […]

Common-law spouses drafted an agreement to regulate their property relations, which explicitly stated that it would continue to apply even if they marry. The Supreme Court held that the prenuptial agreement will remain in effect even if the couple marry.  A prenuptial agreement executed in preparation for marriage may be made before a notary public […]

A divorce dispute led to a motion to include real estate corporations managed by the husband as direct parties to the proceedings, within the framework of the joint property, with the intent of preventing the dissipation of assets. The Court partially granted the motion for the joinder of the corporations.  The Israeli Family Court Law […]

An individual evacuated from his home following the outbreak of the “Swords of Iron” war and accommodated in a hotel was demanded to move to another hotel, for reasons of required renovations while a group of evacuees associated with a hotel employee was allowed to stay. The Supreme Court rejected the contention of illegal discrimination.  […]