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Submitted by Lindy (United States), Jan 15, 2008 at 19:23

I am sure the courts will rule in your favor. I have never been in your exact situation, but 4 years after my divorce, I decided to take my children to Egypt for a vacation. Upon their father (who is 54k behind in child support and been jailed for it) found out the information...I was sent a notice from his lawyer saying I could not take the children out of the country without my husbands written permission.

Of course, I contacted my lawyer and sure enough...I needed his consent. Since then, I have tried to have his parental rights taken away, since he doesnt do anything as far as support, medical, and or visiting. He has seen them once in 9 years and that was because a stupid judge ordered me to send them 3 states away at my expense. Whats up with this crap? He goes in court, cries, and tells them how much he loves his children, but has never even picked up a phone to say hello. Anyway, so much for the state of Virginia.

As long as you say no, he will not legally be able to take them out of the country, however, keep your eyes open. As you said, he may become angry and do worse.

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