Question on Relocating

[Fairy4]

What is the name of your state? VA

Can I legally move within my state of VA without the permission of my childrens' father? We'd like to move from our rural home to a bigger city a few years down the road, and I didn't know what to expect when it comes to the father's rights.

I moved to NC with my oldest daughter 8 years ago, and her father tried to stop me, and our judge told him that since we were never married then I could move where ever I chose, and he would have to make arrangements to visit with her. I wonder if that still holds true 8 years later?

 

[nextwife]

So, HAS he filed for and established visitation since 8 years ago? Where does dad live? If the move would interfere with any court ordered visitation schedule, then dad would have a right to object, and you may end up being responsible for any additional travel expenses the move creates, and will need to modify visitation.

 

[Fairy4]

He still has the same visitation that he had 8 years ago. We go to court on the 15th of Sept. for custody, etc. We don't intend on moving anytime soon. Just wanted to know what I could be up against if and when we decide to. I'd love to move out of state, but I couldn't ever do that to my kids...they love their father, and it doesn't matter what differences he and I have!

 

[kat1963]

Any new court orders will likely reflect VA code: written notification to the other party & the courts 30 prior to any change in address or telephone number.
KAT

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state? VA

Can I legally move within my state of VA without the permission of my childrens' father? We'd like to move from our rural home to a bigger city a few years down the road, and I didn't know what to expect when it comes to the father's rights.

I moved to NC with my oldest daughter 8 years ago, and her father tried to stop me, and our judge told him that since we were never married then I could move where ever I chose, and he would have to make arrangements to visit with her. I wonder if that still holds true 8 years later?

Check out the laws for VA regarding relocation. Many states allow you to move a certain distance, within the state, without the permission of the other parent or the courts. See if yours is one of them, and then you will know the parameters.