moving and need advice on taking kids.

I am looking for advice on relocating with my children to another state. I am presently living in Washington and want to move to Oregon. I currently am the custodial parent for my kids. 2 weeks ago we were in court and the judge suspended all visitation with my ex because he will not comply with the temporary order which reads he is to attend alcohol treatment. He was found in contempt. Do I need to go to the court and ask permission to take my kids out of state or do I have the right, as custodial parent to just notify my ex and do it?

In this case.. I advise you to petition the court since they are very active here. Normally you can just write your ex a letter and let him petition the courts to stop you. If you believe for a moment that there is a chance he will object, then go straight to the court and ask.

Other may disagree, but I feel when a court has just recently ruled and are active in the case then it is better to ask that judge for direct permission.