Divorce

‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce

New documentary, Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce, examines the impact of religious divorce refusal, a practice recognized in many countries as a form of domestic violence.

Caroline Maxwell
Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Woman arrested in northern Israel over alleged false terror report, husband arrested over threats

THE NUMBER of Israelis moving abroad has risen in recent years.

A temporary move abroad can carry lasting legal consequences for Israelis - interview

(Illustrative) A man proposes to a woman on a private terrace near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 10, 2026

Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns


Woman discovers husband's affair and creates an unusual contract

The unfaithful husband pledged never to meet his mistress again.


Muslims in mixed Israeli cities see higher divorce rates

The Islamic courts of Israel, commonly referred to as Sharia courts, have considerable jurisdiction over family affairs, more so than their religious court counterparts.

 MUSLIMS, JEWS and Israeli security forces are present on the Temple Mount during Passover and Ramadan.

The US, Israel aren't safe for liberal Jewish women - opinion

The current Israeli government is waging a war on women’s rights, and the US rolled back Roe v. Wade. As a woman, as a Liberal Jew, I am now scared.

 THE WRITER takes part in a protest march from the Supreme Court to the Knesset in Jerusalem, last month.

Divorced, moved back in together: Legal dispute ends in shocking twist

After divorcing, a couple reunited for 11 years, but when things went sour again, a surprising court ruling led to a new property division.


Wedding photographer reveals 3 signs of an unstable marriage

Wedding photographer Shayla Herrington shares on TikTok 3 signs foretelling divorce and unhappiness in married couples. Watch and reflect.


Wife discovers truth after husband's 70 days of IDF reserve duty

Shocking discovery: An Israeli woman in her 30s was used to her husband's frequent absences for IDF reserve duty, unaware of the surprising truth until a friend intervenes.


Love on the rocks: Are Prince Harry and Meghan really on a break?

The couple has reportedly decided to take a break to reevaluate their lives and careers amidst media speculations and the pressure of Hollywood.

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave Canada House in London, Britain January 7, 2020

Custody battle: When court orders stop your child from going on vacation

In Israel, divorced parents planning an overseas vacation during holidays may face a court order preventing their child from leaving the country. What can you do in these situations?


Gambling addict husband tries to sell wife's jewelry, but they're fakes

After a man's gambling addiction spirals out of control, he asks his wife to sell jewelry, only for her to discover that it's all counterfeit, leading to a tumultuous divorce.


Legal beef: Wife files for divorce after husband's meat mishap

A couple's happy marriage ended after a vegan woman found out that her husband had been feeding their daughter meat.

 Illustrative image of divorce proceedings