Can my wife move away with my son

[bummedoutdad]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am in Virginia and on the verge of divorce. My wife has threatened to move to texas with my son. I am in the Navy and stationed here and cannot move. I obviously dont want to be away from my son. Can she just take him without my consent?

 

[AkersTile]

Are you still married or divorced?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am in Virginia and on the verge of divorce. My wife has threatened to move to texas with my son. I am in the Navy and stationed here and cannot move. I obviously dont want to be away from my son. Can she just take him without my consent?

File for divorce and if possible request that (temporarily at least) neither of you can move out of State with the child until custody is decided.