Jewish Divorce Solicitors in Manchester

Our Jewish divorce lawyers in Manchester provide a supportive and understanding service, taking the time to listen to your concerns and understand what you need from the process. We know that no two marriages or family situations are the same, so our advice is always shaped around your priorities, helping you make decisions that feel right for you and your future.

Whether you need advice about obtaining a Get, support with financial arrangements, or guidance on matters involving children, our team will take the time to listen, explain your options clearly, and provide advice tailored to your situation.

If you would like to speak to one of our Jewish divorce solicitors in Manchester, you can request a callback or call our team on 0330 111 3131, and we’ll be happy to see how we can help you.

How our Jewish divorce lawyers in Manchester can help

A Jewish divorce often involves navigating two separate but connected processes. While the legal divorce is handled by the civil courts in England and Wales, some couples may also need to obtain a religious divorce, known as ‘a Get’, in accordance with Jewish law. The way these processes work together can be important, particularly when there are concerns about timing, documentation, or ensuring that both the legal and religious aspects of the separation are properly addressed.

Our Jewish divorce lawyers in Manchester can advise you on the steps involved and help you understand what is required at each stage. This may include explaining how the Get process interacts with the civil divorce, helping you consider the timing of each process, and advising on any family law issues that need to be resolved as part of the separation.

Alongside the religious considerations, we can assist with the wider legal matters that often arise when a marriage ends. This includes negotiating financial arrangements, dealing with the division of property, pensions, and other assets, and helping you make arrangements for children when you need to agree on living arrangements, contact, and important decisions about their upbringing.

Every divorce brings its own challenges, and some situations require more detailed advice. For example, there may be complex financial arrangements, business interests, overseas assets, disagreements over children, or concerns about reaching a fair agreement. Our experience allows us to look at the full circumstances of your case and provide advice that considers both your immediate concerns and your longer-term position.

The role of a Get in a Jewish divorce

A Get is an important part of the religious divorce process for many Jewish couples. It is a formal document that brings a Jewish marriage to an end under Jewish law and is prepared and completed in accordance with religious requirements.

The process is overseen by a Beth Din, a Jewish religious court, rather than through the civil courts. While the exact steps can vary depending on the circumstances, both parties will usually need to be involved to allow the Get to be prepared, issued, and completed correctly.

A Get does not replace the legal divorce process in England and Wales, but it serves a separate purpose within the religious framework. For many people, having a Get in place is an important step in allowing them to move forward in a way that reflects their faith and personal circumstances.

There may be practical considerations around when the Get process should take place and how it fits alongside other aspects of divorce. Understanding these considerations early can help you make informed decisions and ensure that the religious and legal aspects of your separation are handled appropriately.

What is the process for obtaining a Jewish divorce?

The process for obtaining a Jewish divorce will depend on your circumstances and the branch of Judaism you follow, but it generally involves working with a Beth Din (Jewish religious court) to arrange the preparation and completion of the Get. Our Jewish divorce specialist can assist in the legal aspect of the religious rules.

The timing can vary, as it often depends on how quickly the necessary steps can be arranged and whether both parties are able to cooperate with the process. In many cases, the religious divorce is considered alongside the civil divorce, and understanding how the two processes fit together can help you plan the next steps.

While the exact requirements may differ, the process will usually involve:

• Contacting the relevant Beth Din to begin the process and provide the necessary details about the marriage.
• Both parties attending meetings or interviews with the Beth Din so the circumstances can be considered and the Get can be prepared correctly.
• The husband giving the Get and the wife accepting it, in accordance with Jewish law.
• A scribe preparing the Get document according to the required religious rules.
• The Get being formally delivered and accepted, which completes the religious divorce process.

In some circumstances, the parties may choose not to attend together, and arrangements can be made for the Get to be delivered through a representative. If one person refuses to take part in the Get process, this can create difficulties for the other person who wishes to complete their religious divorce. In these circumstances, the law provides a way to ask the court to delay the final stage of the civil divorce.

Under section 10A of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, an application can be made to postpone the granting of the Decree Absolute until the Get has been obtained. This can help ensure that the religious divorce process is not left unresolved before the civil marriage is formally brought to an end.