Legal Question in Family Law in California

Joint Legal and taxes

I was awarded joint legal custody last year. Does this mean that every other year I can now claim my daughter on my income taxes as well as the portion of the childcare that I pay for? If not, is this something I should speak to the judge about? I pay child support plus half child care and I live out of state. Thanks!


Asked on 11/17/08, 8:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Joint Legal and taxes

You should discuss it with your tax preparer. He or she can complete an analysis using your detailed information. This is a (federal) IRS issue, not a (state) court issue.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 6:55 pm


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