Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

i am not married to my childs father, but we live together and his name is on the birth certificate. since we are not together i want to move out of state to be closer to my family and get help and support from them. cuz all her dad and do is fight and i dont want her seeing that. i want to move out and get my own place but it's to expensive where i live to be on our own.

is there anything my childs father can do to stop me from moving out of state?


Asked on 8/04/10, 4:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

In the absence of a valid court order prohibiting such a move on your part,

the answer would appear to be, no, there is not.

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Answered on 8/09/10, 7:44 pm
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

The father can file the appropriate pleadings for child custody, visitation, and support. Whenever there is an order relating to these matters...parties normally have to give notice to the court and other parent. He could try to prevent you from relocation at that point. Sheryl Shane, Attorney at Law. www.sherylshanelaw.com. 703 503 4448.

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Answered on 8/12/10, 6:11 pm


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