Ex has a problem and I don't know what! First she was b****y in court, but then she let
SD go have lunch with her dad.
Court ruled in our favor for most everything!!!
1) We continue to get every spring break, but we need to take into consideration any of SD's special considerations (not sure what that means--kind of vague, but haven't spoken in depth with hubby yet) I know SD has her last soccer game during spring break. So we have to determine which is more important, missing the soccer game to spend time with dad and us or going to soccer and missing half the break with her family.
2) We continue to get 8weeks in the summer. Judge has asked us to move the 8 weeks up a week so SD can do some before school. I had wanted something alittle more specific with actual days. The times for drop-off and pick-up is noon, which doesn't make either party really happy. And a neutral spot equally driving distance was determined. If ex decided to fly SD it has to be into Chicago(I think--this was the one point we lost out on)
3) We continue with alternating Thanksgivings. Ex is required to drive SD to Dallas. (My thoughts is that is one of HOW MANY that a 15-year old is REQUIRED to fly non-stop until 18?)
4) We split Christmas. Even years we get 12/28 to end of visit. Odd years we get start of vacation to 12/28. If ex drives she has to notify us by 11/1 and she has to take any drive into consideration so as that we don't miss any visit days because of her "drive". (This may be the biggest point of contention that if it isn't spelled out clearly enough, ex may try and ride roughshod and try and make us miss days.
We are responsible for Spring Break(drive to Chicago), Thanksgiving(from Dallas), and possibly some Christmas's. Ex said she would always be driving, otherwise we are responsible for the flight(not sure into which airport). Ex is responsible for summers, but if there are any flights we would have to go to Chicago.
Child support was also touched on by the AG. They have alot to figure out internally, but they have zero'd out our arrears--since it was their error AND they are to work with IL to fix those arrears (also their error) and pay us back any overages--which there should be some. When ALL that is corrected, then we are supposed to file papers agreeing to mover jurisdiction from IL to TX--which we DON'T have a problem with. I think he was also asking for a withholding notice to be put into effect so we don't have to worry about child support (we prefer it coming out of the checks so we don't have to worry about spending it before it gets sent out). Child support is to remain the same--which I believe includes the fact that our 8 weeks are to be abated.
Now ex just has to behave for 3 more years!! How quickly can you bring a person back into court after an order is determined in TX?
I need to start looking into plane tickets!! And finding an extra $200 to get to Chicago.
Thanks!