Virginia § 20-124.5 - Notification of relocation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-124.5 — Notification of relocation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-124.5. Notification of relocation
In any proceeding involving custody or visitation, the court shall include as a condition of any custody or visitation order a requirement that thirty days' advance written notice be given to the court and the other party by any party intending to relocate and of any intended change of address, unless the court, for good cause shown, orders otherwise. The court may require that the notice be in such form and contain such information as it deems proper and necessary under the circumstances of the case.
1994, c. 769.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-124.5
What does Code of Virginia § 20-124.5 cover?
Section 20-124.5 ("Notification of relocation") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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