Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Hateful ex-huband

Several years ago I was in a very nasty divorce with my childs father. He hasn't spoken to his child in almost 3 years. I have legal an residential custody. We have the opportunity to start a new life out of state. Our divorce decree reads we must notify one another 30 days in advance if there is change of address. He has NEVER abided a court order.I'm not sure where he lives, but I have a PO.Box address that my lawyer has provided for me.

I am concerned that if we tell him, he will try to prevent us from moving. What would happen to me if I moved without following the court order to notify him? What in your opinion, do you think a judge would say if this went to court? I realize this issue is a waste of the courts time. That is why I have not made a big fuss about some of the court orders he has not abided to follow. My ex-husand has made it clear he will do whatever it takes to hurt me. He would be happy to use this issue only as away for revenge toward me.


Asked on 3/15/03, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Hateful ex-huband

You must follow the court order in order to avoid placing yourself in a situation where you could, conceivably, be found in contempt of court at some future time and be subject to sanctions.

Send the 30 day notice to the P.O. Box, keeping a copy for your records, and, then, if you don't hear anything, move on. Because your ex-husband has not abided by the court's order is not a good excuse for your doing likewise.

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Answered on 3/16/03, 6:53 pm


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