I am separated. I filed my husband for maintenance for myself and my children at the family court. Now I have heard that he is facing extradition proceedings. He is wanted abroad for criminal charges. Do I have much of a chance of getting an order to stop him leaving so that my case can be heard here ?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 16 May, 2022Ultimately, no because according to the Civil Procedure Rules an extradition order will take precedence over an order to prevent someone leaving Israel given within the framework of civil proceedings. If the husband has filed a defence to the maintenance plea already, then the wife could file for temporary maintenance, and even ask for an emergency decision, in the light of the extradition proceedings. Even if the husband is extradited, if even a temporary decision is made on maintenance, and the husband has not left property in Israel, from which maintenance can be paid, the wife can file his family for maintenance, based on the ruling.