“My child has not returned.”
Explain where your child normally lived, when travel took place and what was agreed about returning.
Hague Convention & child abduction
When your child
is across a border.
A clear legal strategy.
Strategy before action.
A child taken abroad, a missed return date or an international child-return application can change everything. Get focused guidance on the Israeli side of your matter and the steps that need attention now.
Answer three short questions, then tell us how to reach you.
What do you need help with?
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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.
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Three situations.
One careful first assessment.
“I have received a child-return application.”
Have the papers, hearing dates and relevant evidence reviewed before responding.
“I am worried my child will leave Israel.”
If departure may be imminent, contact the firm directly to discuss the circumstances and possible urgent steps.
How we help
Focused representation.
From assessment to proceedings.
Return applications
Assessment of possible Hague Convention proceedings involving Israel.
Responding to an application
Review of the allegations, evidence and potential responses in your circumstances.
Urgent protective steps
Assessment of relevant court applications and travel concerns when appropriate.
Coordination across countries
Organizing the Israeli proceedings and identifying where overseas advice is needed.
Israel and beyond
A child-return case is different from a custody case.
The Hague Convention provides a framework for return proceedings following wrongful removal or retention. A return decision does not decide the merits of custody. We assess whether the Convention applies and explain how the relevant issues differ from a proposed relocation.
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 every international parenting dispute fall under the Hague Convention?
No. We review the countries involved, the child’s circumstances and the alleged removal or retention before assessing the appropriate process.
Can you promise that my child will return?
No. An assessment explains the legal position, relevant evidence and available steps; the court decides the application.
What should I have ready?
Prepare the child’s travel timeline, existing orders or agreements, relevant correspondence, the application if one has been filed, and any hearing or response dates.
What if travel is imminent?
Call or WhatsApp the firm and explain the timing. A website inquiry does not establish representation or confirm that urgent action has been taken.
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
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Your next step
Start with clarity.
Meet in Netanya, Tel Aviv or Beer Sheva—or consult online. Office visits are by appointment.