Polish Citizenship: Which Archives Actually Prove Your Claim?
Polish Citizenship: Which Archives Actually Prove Your Claim? In a confirmation of Polish citizenship (potwierdzenie posiadania obywatelstwa polskiego) case, the argument is rarely about the law — it is about evidence. The Polish authorities presume nothing. The applicant must show, document by document, that an ancestor held Polish citizenship and never lost it. That makes one question decisive: which archive holds the proof, and what can each collection actually establish? I. Why the file is won or lost on documents The proceedings before the Governor of Mazovia (Wojewoda Mazowiecki), the...
Read MorePolish Citizenship by Descent: The Loss Rules That Decide Your Case
Most Polish citizenship claims do not fail for lack of a Polish ancestor. They fail because that ancestor had already ceased to be Polish by the time the next generation was born. Everything therefore turns on a single question: was the chain of citizenship broken before your parent or grandparent was born? Here are the breaks the Polish authorities look for, period by period. I. A confirmation of an existing right, not a naturalisation Poland applies ius sanguinis: citizenship passes by descent, with no residence or language requirement. The procedure known as confirmation of Polish...
Read MoreLes conséquences du maintien d’une résidence fiscale en France en l’absence de toute déclaration des avoirs et comptes détenus à l’étranger
Alors même que selon les textes locaux voire même conventionnels un déménagement en Israël fixerait une nouvelle résidence fiscale dans ce dernier pays, l’aspect déclaratif français du changement de résidence fiscale maintiendrait une résidence fiscale en France en l’absence de toute déclaration du contribuable concerné. Ainsi, et jusqu’à questionnement des Administrations fiscales concernées, il pourra être détenu, à tord généralement, une double résidence fiscale en France (maintenue) et en Israël (de facto), et dont certaines conséquences vous seront explicitées ci-après. Etant à...
Read MoreRecognition of a French Judgment in Israel: Exequatur Procedure and Steps
When a judgment is rendered in France and the debtor resides abroad, it is necessary to have the judgment recognized before the competent courts to consider its future application. Therefore, if you wish to execute a French decision in Israel, you will need to initiate an “exequatur” procedure with the Israeli courts, which will give the French judgment enforceable power in Israeli territory. In this regard, it is strongly recommended to be assisted by a specialized law firm. Principle of Exequatur in Israel Exequatur is the procedure by which Israeli judicial authorities...
Read MoreObtaining a Firearm Carry Permit in Israel: The Importance of Legal Assistance
In the current context marked by increasing insecurity, especially since the beginning of the war on Black Saturday, October 7, many Israeli citizens are turning to the acquisition of a firearm to ensure the protection of their family. This process requires prior authorization from the Ministry of Internal Security. The procedure for obtaining a firearm carry permit, although rigorous, is an essential step. Faced with administrative complexity and the flexibility of eligibility criteria, the intervention of a specialized lawyer can be crucial. Eligibility Criteria for a Firearm Carry Permit...
Read MoreObjectif Alya : Le système juridique et le métier d’avocat en Israël
Objectif Alya : Le système juridique et le métier d’avocat en Israël Intervention de Me Debborah Abitbol dans le cadre d’une conférence sur Zoom organisée par l’Organisation Sioniste Mondiale...
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