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How long does is take new immigrants to Israel to get a Jewish religious divorce,and how much does it cost?

The main principles governing the time and cost of a Jewish religious 'Get' for new immigrants are the same as those applying to any Jewish couple - i.e. by and large this will be a function of the degree of co-operation between the parties,and the simplicity or complexity of issues ancilliary to divorce e.g. children and property,and negotiation on these. If both parties want to divorce, the 'Get' itself, can be arranged quickly,subject to diary constrictions of the rabbinical court,usually within up to a few weeks or months,and shorter in urgent cases.

If there are mutual children and property, it is advisable to draw up a written divorce agreement,and even have it authorised at the family court, first, and the part relating to the divorce itself,at the rabbinical court, later. Where the rabbinical court sees that the parties have separated, and have already authorised an agreement between them at the family court ,this may well speed up the setting of dates for hearing where a divorce judgment will be given based on mutual consent, and the  "Get" process. Authorisation of an agreement at the family court depends upon diary availability,but can normally be arranged within a short time of up to a few weeks,and,again, even more quickly,in urgent cases.

Regarding costs, the court filing fees are the same regardless of whether the couple are new immigrants or not. If legal fees are hourly based, the greater the co-operation, the cheaper the cost.