My ex wife has informed me that she wants to move to another state with my two children ages 5 and 9.

File an OBJECTION TO RELOCATION paperwork as soon as possible. Even though she may not have filed *like she was supposed to and serve you* you can still file knowing that she has the intent on leaving. Just because it is for a job does not matter. There are 11 factors in WA state that are considered in moving. Though courts look at it as though the move will be allowed, you just have to show cause for it not to be...such as emotional ties to the children, her reasons for leaving, and the affects on you children. (Does she move a lot even in the same county) Filing will stop the move until it is decided in court. It could go either way, but then you can file a new parenting plan w/you as custodial, joint (which may not be allowed because of distance) or all vacations and summer. If she doesn't agree...it will drag it out even more. My ex girlfriend tried to take our daughter to CA so she could go w/ her husband to golf school....lets just say I have custody now.