“I received divorce papers from Israel.”
Review the papers and response dates before signing or filing anything.
Divorce when a spouse lives abroad
Separate countries.
Connected decisions.
Start with a strategy.
Strategy before action.
When one spouse lives overseas, divorce can involve more than one legal system. Understand the Israeli proceedings, parenting questions and financial issues before deciding your next step.
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Salior Ben HamouStrategy before action.
Meet your attorney ↗Your attorney in Israel
Personal attention.
Clear communication.
Meet Salior Ben Hamou. A multilingual practice focused on international family matters, children and inheritance involving Israel.
Explore client stories ↗Your situation
Distance adds questions.
A plan brings clarity.
“We have assets in more than one country.”
Map the Israeli and overseas property and identify the advice needed for each jurisdiction.
“Our children live between two countries.”
Assess current arrangements and possible parenting or relocation issues alongside the divorce.
How we help
The Israeli side.
Within the whole picture.
Jurisdiction and procedure
Assessment of the connection to Israel, existing proceedings and procedural options.
Service and response
Review of papers received overseas and steps required in the Israeli proceedings.
Parenting and relocation
Consideration of the children’s circumstances and relevant court orders.
Financial issues across borders
Organizing asset information and coordinating overseas advice where needed.
Israel and beyond
Get clarity before responding.
An existing case abroad, a spouse’s connection to Israel and assets in different countries can introduce competing questions. We assess the Israeli position and discuss where cooperation with counsel abroad may be appropriate.
Your Strategic Case Assessment
How your legal
consultation works.
A structured, focused consultation to understand your situation, assess the legal issues and identify practical next steps.
Prepare your essentials
Gather relevant court filings, agreements and correspondence. Write down your key questions, objectives and desired outcomes.
Review your situation
Discuss the facts and relevant documents so the attorney can evaluate your circumstances and understand what matters most to you.
Understand your options
Receive individualized legal guidance, including analysis of relevant jurisdiction, custody, financial or procedural issues.
Agree the next steps
Discuss whether representation is appropriate. If there is mutual suitability, the firm provides a proposed scope and fee proposal.
60 minutes
Your Strategic Case Assessment lasts 60 minutes. Arrive or log in about five minutes before your appointment.
A confidential conversation
Your information is handled confidentially, in accordance with applicable attorney-client privilege and professional duties.
Documents in advance
You may share relevant documents before the meeting. Ask the firm for the appropriate way to send them when arranging your appointment.
Ready to discuss your situation?
Start with three short questions and your contact details.
Client experiences
Their experience.
In their own words.
Client story · Hague Convention
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Client testimonial · family matters
View full image ↗From the firm’s work
Experience in practice.
Restoring parent–child contact · District court appeal
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Parental Alienation
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Parenting agreement · Judgment
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Questions worth asking.
Does living abroad mean an Israeli case cannot affect me?
Do not assume so. The relevant facts, proceedings and connection to Israel need individual review.
Can you coordinate with my lawyer abroad?
Where appropriate, we can coordinate the Israeli side with counsel in the other jurisdiction, subject to the agreed scope of representation.
What should I bring to the assessment?
Bring the court papers, existing orders, key dates, relevant correspondence and a clear outline of the family and financial circumstances.
Can I work with you remotely?
Yes. Consultation and document coordination can begin online. We explain any attendance, original-document or authentication requirements for your matter.
Where are your offices in Israel?
North · NetanyaNorth Soho complex, 5 Mefi St., Netanya
Central · Tel AvivAzrieli Town, 146 Menahem Begin Rd., Tel Aviv
South · Beer Sheva13 Tzabar St., Beer Sheva
Meet us at our offices in Netanya, Tel Aviv or Beer Sheva, or arrange an online consultation. Please contact the firm to coordinate your appointment and confirm the office location before travelling.
Can my consultation take place fully online?
Yes. Your 60-minute Strategic Case Assessment and follow-up consultations can take place entirely by video call. Wherever you are, we can review your situation, discuss relevant documents and explain your next steps without an office visit.
Can you handle my Israeli legal matter while I am abroad?
We coordinate online consultations, document exchange, filings and case updates so you can work with an attorney in Israel from abroad. Where permitted, we also arrange remote identity verification, affidavit signing and participation in hearings or government procedures. Notarial, consular and apostille requirements depend on the document, your location and the receiving authority. We explain what can be done remotely, request the appropriate permissions and tell you when originals or attendance in person are required. Video meetings and direct updates keep you informed about the next steps and deadlines throughout the matter.
How are your legal fees calculated?
Indicative hourly rate: ₪800–₪1,400
Depending on the nature, complexity and scope of the matter, we may propose hourly billing or a fixed fee for an agreed service. We consider an appropriate fee arrangement for each case. This range is an indication, not a quote or commitment; the scope, fees, applicable VAT and any additional expenses are clarified and agreed before engagement.
Where can I learn about the representation process?
Visit How representation works, or ask the firm about the proposed scope, fees and next steps during your consultation.
Free legal guides
Prefer to read first?
Practical guides for families with ties to Israel and foreign citizens. Your case inquiry remains the best place to start for individual guidance.
For Israeli and Jewish expats, Anglos and families
Israel Legal Guide
Family matters, inheritance and practical legal planning for life in Israel and abroad.
Download the guide ↗For foreign citizens and consular teams
Embassy & Consular Guide
A practical reference for foreign citizens and embassy or consular teams assisting them in Israel.
Download the guide ↗Prepare for your location
Documents and practical questions
before the Israeli consultation.
Use the guide that fits your location: local notice routing in Beit Shemesh, California document and consular preparation in Los Angeles, or Ontario and federal document routes in Toronto. These guides help you prepare questions; they do not determine jurisdiction or replace individual advice.
Your next step
Start with clarity.
Meet in Netanya, Tel Aviv or Beer Sheva—or consult online. Office visits are by appointment.