Family Law Office and Notary - Herszlikowicz Gabriel

Gabriel Herszlikowicz Law Office and Notary is one of the leading firms in the Sharon region of Israel - Raánana, Kfar-Saba and the surroundings, providing comprehensive notarial services - notarized translation, apostille certification, as well as full legal representation in the fields of family law and divorce, inheritance and wills, immigration law, and legal representation in the partner and spouse visa process, know as “the Gradual Process” before the Israeli Ministry of Interior.
Operating in Kfar-Saba and Ra’anana, the firm offers multilingual services in Hebrew, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, combined with more than 20 years of legal experience - making it a trusted professional address for both Israeli and foreign customers.

Notary Services, Notarized Translations, Apostille - All in One Place

Herszlikowicz Law and Notary office provides a full range of notarial services, including:
• Signature authentication, affidavit certification, powers of attorney, and certification of translation accuracy.
• Notarized translations in Hebrew, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Preparation of documents for apostille, as well as Apostille services through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice, in accordance with the Hague Convention requirements.
• Mortgage certification – irrevocable power of attorney for the bank.
• Notarial power of attorney for the construction contractor as part of the process of purchasing a new property.
• Notarized certification of prenuptial agreements, granting the agreement full legal validity.
• Notarized certification of a common-law partnership affidavit - used to establish and exercise rights of common-law partners before government authorities and to formally document the beginning of the relationship.
• Notarized affidavit of consent for a minor to travel abroad without one or both parents, as required by many countries worldwide.
• Notarization of parenthood agreements or parenthood affidavits for fertility treatments - IVF in accordance with the legal requirements in Israel.
• Certificate of life – generally required for receiving pension or annuity from abroad.
• Verification of signatures on powers of attorney for attorneys abroad - commonly required when obtaining legal services overseas for the purchase or sale of foreign real estate, or for foreign citizenship procedures.

The office specializes in preparing and certifying official documents for foreign spouses as part of the immigration process to Israel, whether based on partnership or marriage. The process begins with opening a cohabitation file through the Ministry of Interior’s online portal and uploading the foreign spouse’s translated and notarized official documents along with their Apostilles.

What sets the office apart from most notaries is that all translations are performed personally by the notary, not by external translators. This ensures exceptional accuracy and full compliance with the strict requirements of Israeli authorities—including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, the Jewish Agency, Ministry of Justice, local municipalities—and with the requirements of authorities and institutions worldwide.

Family Law Expertise - Professional, Personalized Support Backed by Extensive Experience

The firm provides comprehensive legal representation in the following areas:

Wills & Inheritance - Drafting individual or mutual wills, updating or amending existing wills, obtaining probate orders and inheritance orders, drafting agreements between heirs, and representing clients in inheritance disputes.

Divorce (Agreed or Contested) - A legal approach focused on an efficient, solution-oriented process that helps couples reach fair and comprehensive divorce agreements. This saves significant time and costs compared with lengthy proceedings in the family courts or rabbinical courts. When agreement is not possible, the firm provides full legal representation throughout all stages of contested divorce litigation.

Civil Dissolution of Marriage - For couples of different religions, those registered as having no religion, or same-sex couples.

Prenuptial Agreements - Drafting financial agreements before or during marriage.

Cohabitation Agreements (Common-Law Partnerships) - Similar to prenuptial agreements, these are drafted for couples who live together without being married. The firm has extensive experience preparing cohabitation and partnership agreements for second-chapter relationships, which are often more complex due to pre-existing assets and the need to address the rights of children from previous relationships.

Shared Parenting Agreements - Tailored legal agreements for unmarried couples or individuals choosing to become parents together, outlining shared parental responsibilities and the division of roles.

Professional Mediation - Resolving disputes between partners or heirs through structured mediation processes.

Enduring Power of Attorney - Complete guidance in preparing a detailed, personalized Enduring Power of Attorney, including filing with the Administrator General’s online system. Attorney Herszlikowicz is certified to prepare Enduring Powers of Attorney and has extensive experience drafting hundreds of them.

Guardianship Proceedings - Legal representation in petitions for court-appointed guardianship when an Enduring Power of Attorney cannot be executed due to lack of legal capacity.

The firm’s legal approach combines a high level of professionalism, precision, and thoroughness with a deep understanding of family dynamics. With more than 20 years of experience, the firm is committed to providing personal, fair, reliable, and empathetic service in this sensitive field.

Immigration to Israel - Legal Representation for Couples in the Graduated Process and Paternity Proceedings

Dr. Herszlikowicz is widely recognized as an experienced and highly appreciated immigration attorney in Israel, providing legal assistance in matters such as:

• Opening a cohabitation file for foreign partners of Israeli citizens.
• Full legal representation in the Ministry of Interior's gradual process for obtaining visa, legal status, and eventual citizenship in Israel.
• Preparing documents, opening shared-life applications online, handling notarized translations of foreign partners’ documents in multiple languages, and providing experienced, in-person legal accompaniment to meetings and interviews at the Ministry of the Interior.
• Handling internal appeals, administrative appeals, and petitions to the court regarding decisions made by the Population and Immigration Authority.
• Representing clients in paternity proceedings before the Family Court, including obtaining court orders for genetic test (DNA testing) required for registering paternity in Israel’s Population Registry.

Customers consistently report about a fast, accurate, and focused service - especially in cases involving complex bureaucratic procedures with the Population and Immigration Authority. Reviews also emphasize the convenience of receiving all legal guidance and all required services for the immigration process in one place. These services include:
Comprehensive legal information regarding the naturalization process
Full legal representation in spousal visa applications
Certified notarized translations from Spanish and Portuguese to Hebrew
Handling foreign documents carrying an Apostille from the partner’s home country in accordance with Interior Ministry requirements
Clear explanations in Spanish and Portuguese for non-Hebrew-speaking partners
Thorough preparation and attorney accompaniment to Ministry interviews evaluating the authenticity of the relationship, including in-language translation and guidance that greatly eases the process and provides reassurance to couples

Multilingual Services - A Major Advantage for International Clients

Fluency in Hebrew, English, Spanish, and Portuguese enables the firm to fully manage documents and immigration cases involving partners from Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, Panama, Brazil, Portugal, and man others.

The ability to provide translation, notarization, and Apostille services all in one place—and to perform every stage of the notarized translation personally—reduces time, cost, and potential errors for clients.

Reputation, Reviews, and Client Experience

Across several independent review platforms, including verified customer reviews on Google My Business and the Easy.co.il directory, the firm has consistently earned high ratings and many recommendations highlighting: