Wanting to leave the state after divorce in VA
I have been divorced for 4 years. My X husband lives with his parents. Whom watch my children when I have to work or go to college. He does not work, does not pay child support. Is in and out of jail. I have recently lost my job and gone back to college. When it is over I want to move from VA to OKLA to live with my family. I was told by my divorce lawyer (who didn't deal with out child support ordeal) that I should give 30 day notice as to me leaving. My oldest does not want to go. She is 14. I do NOT want to leave her here. I Won't leave her here. I'm not sure what to do. Do I have to get "permission" my the courts to leave? There is NOTHING in the joint custody/child support papers about leaving the state. His parents will certainly try to fight me taking the kids. But on what grounds?