Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

I have a child who I have claimed on my taxes for the past 14 yrs. His dad would like to claim him this yr. We were never married and therefore, have no divorce decree. Since I am the primary care giver isn't it my right to claim him on my taxes every yr?


Asked on 1/19/11, 9:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

As primary caregiver you are entitled to claim your son as a dependent on your tax return. That's been the IRS rule since 1986.

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Answered on 1/24/11, 12:10 pm


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