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My husband and I married in a civil ceremony in Germany six months ago and wish to divorce as soon as possible. I am Jewish and Israeli. He is a Christian from Germany. According to legal advice we received in Germany we have to be separated for a year before we can start the legal process there. Meanwhile I have returned to Israel - can I start the process from here, sooner?

Yes! You can begin the process of dissolution of marriage (civil divorce) immediately, and complete it, in Israel. Mutual consent is grounds for civil divorce under Israeli law, without any pre-conditions that exist under German law. Our legal practice handles cases with an international or inter-faith dimension, such as this one.