Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
claiming child for tax
under what circumstances do i get to claim my two children at income tax time. i am divorced with joint custody.i am responsible for 40% of medical and i pay 141.50 per week support.i see my children often. i never say no to them staying with me. thank you.
Asked on 2/06/01, 10:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Henry J. Legere, Jr.
Law Office of Henry J. Legere, Jr.
Re: claiming child for tax
Look to the provisions of your divorce judgment. Absent controlling language, the spouse who has physical cutody is likely the one who gets to claim the exemption.
Answered on 3/20/01, 7:53 am