If you are married or divorced and have children, you must tell your spouse or former spouse if you are moving, even if you are moving without the children. There are some exceptions to giving notice: You get permission from the court not to give notice, such as if there is family violence. You have a court order saying you do not have to give notice of a move. Read your divorce order. If your divorce order does not say anything about giving notice, you must give notice unless one of the exceptions apply. Keep reading to learn how and when to give notice. Last reviewed: March 2021