Professional information :
According to the laws of the country, Jews cannot marry a non-Jewish foreigner. The option of getting married abroad involves a lot of heartache and a long separation from their spouse. Therefore, many couples prefer to forgo the wedding and choose to live together as known in public. The law in Israel is designed to guarantee rights and obligations that the state grants to married couples to spouses who are not interested in/able to marry legally. This includes foreign couples and even same-sex couples.
This process requires patience from couples and close supervision by a professional attorney, who will help couples anchor their rights in a legal document in the form of a contract or agreement, in order to ensure approval and prevent the spouse from being deported from the country.
Unlike a married couple, where the public figures physically separate, the cessation of cohabitation ends the period of their being public figures. Today, many public figures prefer to end their marital relationship through mediation, especially in cases where children are involved.
Our firm, Shemer-Halevi, Shamir & Co., specializes in drafting legal agreements for public figures that regulate all issues related to their lives. Our firm also specializes in dealing with the relevant authorities at the Ministry of the Interior, and assists couples involved from the earliest stages of the process.
Married couples with mixed-race spouses – As stated above, the process of obtaining a visa for a non-Israeli spouse is complex and requires professional advice. Our office, Shemer-Halevi, Shamir & Co., accompanies couples throughout the process, until they receive the visa. We recommend consulting with a lawyer before submitting the application to the Ministry of the Interior in order to increase the chances of receiving it.
Family reunification – There is no greater difficulty than a family living in a foreign and distant land. In cases where the relatives are not Jewish, this requires a special visa. Our firm, Shemer-Halevi, Shamir & Co., takes care of the necessary permits to reunite your family, quickly and efficiently.
