Paternity Lawsuits in Israel

A paternity lawsuit in Israel is a legal action intended to determine whether a man is the biological father of an unborn child or a child through genetic testing. The procedure is filed through the Family Court by one of the parties: the father, the mother, or the minor.

The paternity lawsuit process through the court is the only official way to prove paternity in Israel, through a court order directing genetic tests to be performed on the father and child. Professional legal representation is the way to ensure that the paternity lawsuit is filed in the most efficient manner. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, it may sometimes be necessary to appeal the Family Court’s determination.

Implications of Proving Paternity

Securing Residency and Civil Rights in Israel – In many cases, paternity lawsuits are filed to determine matters related to status regulation in Israel, for example when dealing with a child of parents who are not Israeli citizens but have residency permits, or in cases where only the father is an Israeli citizen, and so on. Thus, the paternity lawsuit process can be essential in these cases, not only to regulate the child’s stay in the country but also to secure the child’s rights to education, healthcare, and so forth.
Determining Child Support – When dealing with unmarried couples or when there is doubt about the father’s identity, the mother may need to resort to a paternity testing process to secure her rights to child support from the father.
Inheritance Rights – According to Israeli law, the default in inheritance matters, when no will has been established, is that the deceased’s inheritance will go to their dependents – first-degree family members, meaning their children. Determining paternity can therefore be significant in inheritance matters.
Establishing Visitation Rights – In cases where the mother refuses to allow the presumed father to be part of the child’s life and he wants to claim his rights to visitation time.

When Can the Lawsuit Be Filed and How Is It Conducted?

In fact, a paternity lawsuit can be filed in Israel as early as during pregnancy. However, the medical procedure for genetic testing during pregnancy requires DNA testing from the woman’s amniotic fluid or placenta, and therefore this matter requires her consent, and her refusal will not have evidential weight regarding paternity. After birth, the test sample is simple and easy and is done using the DNA of the father and child, such as saliva. When the father is not in the country, a unique legal and diplomatic procedure is required.

Zari Hazan Law Firm - Experts in Paternity Lawsuits

A paternity lawsuit is a sensitive procedure, designed to regulate various rights of the child, mother, or father. Due to the sensitivity of the subject and the various complexities that may arise during the process, it is recommended to seek professional legal representation that will ensure the efficiency of the process and optimal representation of the parties.

Zari Hazan & Co. Law Firm brings rich experience of over twenty years in complex paternity lawsuit cases. Over the years, the firm has accompanied hundreds of clients in these proceedings, with a deep understanding of the emotional and legal implications involved in paternity processes.

Our firm is at your service for initial consultation and professional guidance in all matters related to paternity lawsuits, with a deep understanding of your unique needs and customizing a personalized legal strategy for each case.

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