My ex-husband and I signed a divorce agreement in Barcelona, Spain, where we live, allowing me to relocate with our 2 minor children to Israel. I have recently informed him accordingly that I wish to relocate to Israel with the children and moved a month ago to Hadera. Despite our agreement, my ex-husband filed Hage Convention proceedings against me at the Family Court in Israel, claiming I abducted the children. Does he have a chance of winning?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 16 February, 2025NO! because you both signed a legal agreement allowing you to relocate with the children to Israel. On July 14th 2024, The Haifa Family court rejected a Hague Convention plea filed by a father in similar circumstances. The Court ruled that although the children (there) were born and raised in Australia, that the issue of their relocation to Israel was known for years, that they were aware of the intended move, and had visited Israel in the past, and have met with their extended family members living in Israel. The children were heard and reported that they have adapted to life in Israel and expressed their wish to stay in Israel. The Court also stated, that the move of the children to Israel was clearly expressed in the divorce agreement signed by the parents (Family Case # 55773-03-24).