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Can a guardian be appointed for a foetus developing in a pregnant mother, before she gives birth?

Yes, under the 1962 Legal Capacity and Guardianship's Law a court can appoint a legal guardian to protect the rights of an unborn baby . For example ,where the pregnant mother is suspected of planning to leave Israel to give birth and raise the child abroad, the father-to-be can apply for the appointment of a legal guardian for the foetus and an order to prevent the mother carrying him/her from leaving Israel.