In previous legal proceedings between my ex-wife and I, it was decided that the place of habitual residence of our minor children is in Israel. I have since left Israel and am living in Norway. May I file for visitation rights, based on The Hague Convention?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 11 February, 2025NO! Although it is legally possible to use section 21 of the Hague Convention to file regarding ensuring visitation rights, since your minor children as well as your ex-wife and yourself have lived in Israel for years, therefore, the issue of visitation will be examined at The Family Court in Israel based on the Israeli law. This is how the Family Court in Haifa ruled on January 8th 2025, in similar circumstances (Family Case # 54663-08-24).