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Holiday possession is the same whether a non-custodial parent lives within or without
100 miles of the other parent. Thanksgiving and Spring Break are alternated between
parents, in odd and even years. The Christmas vacation is spilt relatively in half
between parents, again rotating in odd and even years, with the parent not having
Thanksgiving in that year enjoying the period that includes Christmas day.
Summer possession depends on the distance the parents live apart. If the parents
live less than 100 miles from one another, the non-custodial parent is afforded thirty
days of extended summer possession. If the parents live more than 100 miles apart,
the period is extended to 42 days. There are more limited provisions through which
the custodial parent can designate summer possession time as well, during which
the weekend possession of the non-custodial parent is interrupted.
There are many details to be determined, ranging from cost considerations following
a move by one parent that includes the travel expenses of the other, pick-up and
drop-offs, rights of first refusal for a parent when the other parent cannot exercise
physical possession – the list could be endless. These are, however, beyond the
scope of this overview.
As to the decision whether to engage Tom Carnes in a case that involves child issues,
the Tom believes that children are the most important people in any divorce. Whether
or not there is an attorney appointed for the children, in the form of an amicus
attorney or a guardian or attorney ad litem, Tom Carnes will not take a position
in litigation that would not be, in its evaluation, in the best interest of your
child or children. Tom has an obligation to advocate on the behalf of his clients,
but not in a way that could be injurious to your child. He accepts only engagements
with regard to which client and attorney concur as to the objectives of the child
case. If this is not the case, the firm cannot advocate effectively for you and
will not undertake the representation. If your objectives mesh with the Tom's belief
as to the best interests of your child or children, however, you will not find a
more zealous, loyal, or effective advocate than Tom Carnes.