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Israeli Bar Association Urges Family Lawyers to Prioritize Children's Welfare in Divorce Cases
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By בשיתוף עו"ד רביד בראמי
First reported by Mako · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Bar Association mandates family lawyers to prioritize children's welfare in divorce cases, prohibiting the use of children as bargaining tools. Lawyers must balance client advocacy with minimizing harm to children, discourage manipulative tactics, and promote fair agreements that support ongoing parental relationships.
- 01Israeli Bar Association requires family lawyers to prioritize children's best interests in divorce cases.
- 02Using children as leverage in parental disputes is condemned as harmful and unethical.
- 03Lawyers must set limits on clients' demands that could negatively impact children.
- 04Child visitation and support issues should be based on children's needs, not financial tactics.
- 05Accusations of child abuse require solid evidence to prevent undue harm.
- 06Lawyers should promote agreements that preserve family stability and parental cooperation.
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