How should a new immigrant mother who is unhappy in her marriage to her Israeli husband act, if she wishes to divorce and raise their mutual child in her native country ?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 03 May, 2022Ideally, she should try to reach a comprehensive separation or divorce agreement in which he consents to her having custody and relocating abroad with the minor, and which sets out visitation rights both abroad and in Israel. However, if this is not possible, her option would be to file two pleas in Israel at the family court – one for custody of the minor, and the other for relocation.