Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: Child Tax Credit

I have received a copy of your posting regarding the child care credit for your child. I have never seen the question posed with facts such as yours. Normally it would be a property settlement issue in a divorce. However, you never married the child's mother. Therefore, I think the Court would refer to the IRS standards for making that decision. i.e. do you provide more that 50% of your child's support. If you do, you would receive the credit; if you don't, you don't get the credit. BUT if you do provide more than 50% you don't need a court order, just take it. The only time that you need a court order is if you provide less than 50% and want the deduction or if there is going to be an argument with the other parent over who is to take it and you need the order to protect your interests. Good Luck, John C. Talpos (http://www.Mich-Lawyer.com)