Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Claiming tax deduction on child

I (dad) have custody of my daughter. Ex and I have an Agreed Order that my daughters mom can have the tax deduction each year. Ex is has not paid any CS or her portion of medicals. Can I claim the tax deduction since she is not providing her portion of support? Ex lives in Ky, I live in Ohio. Case was heard in Kenton County, KY.


Asked on 6/11/08, 9:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Claiming tax deduction on child

Your ex really should not claim the deduction if she paid no support during 2007. That said, for you to claim the deduction without a change in the court orders means you run the same risk that she does of being held in contempt of court.

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Answered on 6/11/08, 3:31 pm


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