Making it crystal clear The article on Jewish divorce, 'How to get a Get', illustrates the importance for us all of ensuring clients are aware on what laws we advise them (see [2000] Gazette, 28 April, 26).

Equivalent religious law requirements will apply in other religions too (for example the Roman Catholic client could be asked if there are grounds for a religious annulment).There is an important insurance and negligence issue here.

Every week I, as a commercial lawyer, am sent at least one contract subject to a foreign law.

There is a great temptation to pass on to the client 'titbits' of information about certain foreign laws I have garnered over the years.

I am sure the insurers, however, would advise, as I always do to the client that indemnity insurance does not extend to foreign (and presumably religious laws too) and, just as important, mostly one is not qualified or trained in them.

For we Internet lawyers it is a particular problem, which will not even be resolved by the proposed new EU jurisdiction regulation.

The practical answer will be for all divorce lawyers to have, at least in their standard letter of engagement a statement that they are advising on English law and not any foreign or religious law and the client should seek appropriate advice on those areas.Susan Singleton, Singletons, Middlesex