Services
JDAC guides families through both parts of a Jewish divorce: the religious process and the civil process. We assess each case individually.
A Safe Forum
If you are going through a divorce, you may feel that you are alone with nowhere to turn. JDAC is here to help. JDAC offers in-person support that is free from judgment or stigma. JDAC's professional staff deals exclusively with those who face the challenges of divorce and offers a confidential forum to provide support and guidance. JDAC's staff is well-versed in the issues relating to civil divorce and the Get, and understands the emotional and logistical angst that is inherent to the process of dissolving a marriage.
Mediation Services
JDAC is aware that civil litigation can be extremely costly and lengthen the divorce process significantly. For couples who are open to mediation, JDAC offers free mediation services within our offices. Our mediators take parties from start to finish of the civil divorce process, and finalize and formalize mediated agreements so that they can be filed in California State court. JDAC also provides referrals to other mediators and to mediation centers in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Assistance Through the Halachic Divorce Process and Guidance to Facilitate the Issuance of the Get
While navigating the American civil divorce process can be daunting and complicated in and of itself, the requirement of a Get can compound the stress and complexity of an already challenging process. JDAC liaisons with batei din (rabbinical courts) and guides spouses or couples through the Beit Din process in order to effectuate the issuance and receipt of a Get.
Network of Professionals
JDAC believes that a holistic approach to the divorce process increases the likelihood of reaching amicable and timely agreements. JDAC networks with a myriad of professionals, including social workers, therapists, financial planners and others, who donate their time to JDAC cases to help mediations succeed.
Referrals to Couple's Counseling
If you still want to work on rehabilitating your marriage, JDAC can refer you to professional therapists who specialize in marital counseling.