Worried About International Child Abduction?
Act now – before it’s too late, or the threat becomes reality
In divorce cases where one parent holds foreign citizenship, travels abroad frequently, or talks about “starting over” in another country – the risk of child abduction is real.
When a parent moves a child from one country to another without the other parent’s consent – it’s not just a personal crisis, it’s a serious legal violation under the Hague Convention.
That’s why it’s called International Child Abduction.
You’re not alone – I’m here to protect your rights and help you get through this process in the best possible way
Attorney Hagit Lev,
An expert in family and international law, has been advising Israeli and other parents for over 25 years in resolving cross-border custody disputes and child abduction cases to and from Israel With proven success.
How Can You Prevent Child Abduction?
- Immediate Exit Order for the Minor/s: In cases of clear concern, an emergency exit ban can be requested ex parte – sometimes issued within hours.
- Establishing an Imminent Threat: We build a solid case based on foreign citizenship, flight tickets, documents, threatening statements, and foreign ties – and present a clear legal argument to the court.
- Personal Guidance and Real-Time Strategy: Prevention is critical – but not always enough. I provide a full plan of action, from securing exit bans to filing a Hague Convention petition, all tailored to your individual case.
How to Know If Your Ex Might Be Planning to Take Your
Child Abroad Without Consent?
Red Flags That Your Child May Be at Risk of Abduction:
- Talks about a “fresh start” abroad: “I’m taking the child back to my family”
- Applying for or renewing the child’s passport
- Booking flights without discussing it with you
- Withdrawing from local life: Closing bank accounts, quitting jobs
I invite you to receive confidential advice
from a lawyer who specializes in guiding individuals
through situations just like yours
Don’t keep the questions to yourself – reach out and get the full picture
Hagit Lev is a seasoned family lawyer and certified mediator who fights to get her clients everything they deserve.
With over 25 years of experience, she has helped hundreds of clients secure optimal divorce agreements.
Additional credentials:
Academic Lecturer to executives in healthcare, high-tech, finance, the public sector, the IDF, and business leaders
Knesset Committee Member involved in drafting and updating family law legislation
Author of two books:
“The Guide to a Smart Divorce” – covering all aspects of preparing for divorce and shortening the process
“Divorce Without Going Broke” – focusing on financial strategy and maximizing assets and money in divorce
Annual Seminars for CPAs, financial advisors, and tax consultants to update on legal changes in family and rabbinical courts
What If the Abduction Has Already Happened?
- Immediate Action to Recover the Child - Whether your child was taken from Israel or brought to Israel, urgent legal steps must be taken – in Israel or in the foreign jurisdiction – to bring them back.
- Filing a Petition Under the Hague Convention - The Hague Convention is designed to return abducted children to their country of habitual residence. I represent parents in these proceedings both in Israeli courts and overseas.
- Activate International Channels: I work closely with the International Department of the State Attorney’s Office, the Hague Convention Unit, and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs – to ensure that the legal effort is backed by diplomatic coordination when needed.
Why Work with Me?
- Extensive experience with complex child abduction cases – in both directions
- Unique expertise in international family law and the Hague Convention
- Professional relationships with key authorities – in Israel and worldwide
- Comprehensive handling: emergency orders, investigations, petitions, full legal representation
- Personal, discreet, and determined support – especially in urgent and overwhelming situations
Your children cannot protect themselves – but you can.
When there is a real threat of child abduction, you must act quickly and strategically. Waiting is not an option.