Q: I am the father of a minor boy (15) who lives in Israel in the custody of his mother, my ex-wife. She is turning my son against me, as she did in the past with our adult children, who are now completely estranged from me. My ex-wife barely allows me to see my son when I visit Israel, occasionally, and is unwilling to hear about the possibility of my son visiting me abroad. I am convinced that he is being brainwashed. How can I act to stop this?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 08 December, 2025A: You can file a plea at the Family Court where the minor lives, for temporary residence or visitation rights in Israel, and also request that a social worker/welfare officer be appointed by the court to conduct file report and submit recommendations on the matter. This will involve clarifying the background and relationships within the family unit, including the relationships of your adult children with you and your ex-wife, and how this affects the relationship with your minor son.