I am a Christian tourist in Israel, and have a Moslem boyfriend. He wants me to get married but also wants me to become Moslem. I am worried that this might present difficulties if I want to divorce later. What would be better for me if I do convert, becoming Moslem before I marry or afterwards ?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 07 June, 2022Converting after the wedding– as this would mean that the family (civil) court would have jurisdiction over your divorce if the marriage fails, rather than the Moslem religious court. Also, if you have children and the marriage fails, it would be easier for you to keep the issue of child custody within the civil court system. Your religion at the time of your wedding is what counts – and determines whether the Moslem court has jurisdiction.