S - The part I don't understand is why she needs to "approve" your vacation. Isn't it your right as a parent?

My STBXH and I each get 1 week vacation at the time of our choosing, regardless of who is with the kids those days. We just need to notify each other at least 60 days in advance and do it at a time when the kids are not in school.

The only way the other parent could say "no" would be if they had already "reserved" that time for their own family vacation.

Me & H: 44
D7, D6, S3
Together: 20y, M: 17y
EA: 11/13/10, Sep: 12/23/10
EA becomes PA: Spring 2011
H filed for D: 09/06/12
D Negotiating began 2/15
OW seemingly gone on 3/15
Still negotiating D