Custody And Tax Rights

Summary

If you have primary physical and legal custody, you are the main caretaker and decision-maker for your child. This generally gives you the right to claim your child on taxes, especially if the divorce decree does not mention alternating tax years. Your ex-husbands request to claim the child and give him the money is beyond the courts decision. For precise understanding and to ensure compliance with local laws, consider consulting a local family law attorney.

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Me and my ex husband divorced in * and had agreed on joint custody and alternating tax years. In * the judge modified the divorce decree giving me primary sole custody of my child and it no longer states that we alternate on taxes. But he wants me to claim her and give him the money because he didn't work.
Hello Kendra,
Since you have sole custody and the divorce decree doesn't mention alternating on taxes, you have the legal right to claim your child on your taxes. Your ex-husband's request is beyond the court's decision. It's up to you whether to agree. However, it's advisable to consult a tax professional or attorney.
Thank you very much!
You're welcome, Kendra! If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Remember, it's important to make decisions that are in the best interest of both you and your child.
I do have one more question. It does not say primary sole. It says primary physical and legal custody. Is that the same thing?
Primary physical and legal custody implies that you are the main caretaker and have the authority to make major decisions for your child. It's similar to primary sole custody, but specifics can vary. For precise understanding, consider consulting a local family law attorney.
Will do thank you very much!
It was a pleasure assisting you, Kendra! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with everything.