Sivan Pasha Alon Law Office and Mediators

Sivan Pasha Alon Law Office and Mediators is a boutique practice specializing in family law, inheritance law, and mediation. The office was founded in 2014 by three partners: Hon. Judge (Ret.) Tova Sivan, former Deputy President of the Family Court in the Tel Aviv District, Attorney and Mediator Zohar Pasha Alon, and Attorney and Mediator Shai Sivan. Since its establishment, the office has established itself as a leader in its fields.

Areas of Practice

The office deals with family law, inheritance law, and mediation. It specializes in managing complex divorce cases in all their aspects, settling issues related to child support, custody arrangements, property division, and financial asset distribution between spouses. The office represents clients in the family courts, the rabbinic courts, the district court, and the Supreme Court. In addition, the firm specializes in representation in complex inheritance procedures, including opposition to a will, estate management, alimony from the estate, and more. The firm also handles drafting wills, lasting power of attorney, and financial and family agreements. A dedicated department within the firm specializes in mediation for divorce and separation, mediation between heirs, and family mediation.

The Partners

Attorney Zohar Pasha Alon, certified in 2002, Zohar is a leading expert in inheritance law, including, drafting and editing wills, and representation in complex proceedings of wills contests. She was appointed an estate manager on behalf of the family court due to his expertise in state administration. He holds both an LL. B and LL.M from Tel Aviv University.

Attorney and Mediator Shai Sivan, certified in 2002. Shai has unique expertise in mediation, including managing divorce mediation processes and teaching mediation at colleges, universities, the Bar Association, and private institutions. He is also qualified to represent clients in collaborative divorce processes and has training in parental coordination and a background in psychology.

The Office’s Vision

The firm operates with unwavering professionalism and integrity, offering clients personalized and discreet service. The attorneys are committed to providing comprehensive legal solutions based on deep, updated knowledge of family law, inheritance law, and mediation. They believe in tailoring their approach to fit each client’s specific circumstances, aiming to devise strategies that maximize clients’ rights and resolve conflicts.

Notable Cases

Challenging Will’s Validity - The office successfully defended a client’s right to inherit after her brother, whom she cared for, left her everything in his will. Despite medical expert testimony questioning the deceased’s capacity, the court upheld the will after the expert retracted his conclusions during the trial.

Precedent in the District Court - The office successfully appealed a Family Court decision regarding child custody arrangements. The ruling established guidelines for when and how family court reports should be submitted.

Defending an Elderly Testator’s Will - The office defended the will of an elderly woman who left her estate to her beloved brother and two nephews, against claims of undue influence by other relatives. The court upheld the will, affirming it reflected her final wishes.

Protecting a Prenuptial Agreement - The office represented a woman whose husband claimed he was coerced into a prenuptial agreement that entitled her to half of their apartment. The court ruled in favor of the woman, finding that the husband fully understood and voluntarily signed the agreement, and ordered him to pay legal costs.