Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Child support reductionf for claiming on taxes

My exspouse informed me that if I allowed her to claim our dependent child each year,(instead of every other year, my weekly child support obligation could be reduced. Is this true information.


Asked on 4/13/07, 6:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Child support reductionf for claiming on taxes

Other circumstances would have to be present. I have not seen a case where the mere chaning of an exemption resulted in a lowering of child support.

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Answered on 4/13/07, 7:40 am
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Child support reductionf for claiming on taxes

If the two of you come to an agreement on the issues and support an agreed order to the court, AND if the child support remains reasonable to the judge, then you can do this. Otherwise, no.

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Answered on 4/13/07, 11:46 am


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