Lawyer Advises Prioritizing Life After Divorce Over Winning Legal Battles
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By בשיתוף עו"ד רנית אוקנין-קבסה
First reported by Mako · Aug 17, 2026
What happened
Attorney Ranit Oknin-Kabsa warns that focusing solely on winning divorce cases can lead to greater losses, urging parties to consider life after divorce and prioritize co-parenting and emotional well-being. Israeli law requires dispute resolution attempts before court, but some cases necessitate judicial intervention. Success is measured by post-divorce family stability, not just court outcomes.
- 01Many divorcees focus on winning but often pay a higher emotional and financial price than the legal gain.
- 02Divorce is a beginning, requiring ongoing cooperation, especially in co-parenting children.
- 03Israeli law mandates dispute resolution attempts before family court to reduce family harm.
- 04Courts resolve legal issues but cannot provide emotional justice or repair relationships.
- 05Legal proceedings are necessary in cases of domestic violence, asset concealment, or child welfare risks.
- 06True success is maintaining family stability and relationships after the divorce process.
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