Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Who has the right the claim a child for tax purposes?
i am divorced from my ex-wife and i am getting child support taking out of my paycheck. i wanted to know can she elect who has the right to claim the child for tax purposes or is it just either the mother or the father?
Asked on 1/11/02, 8:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brandon Manus
Manus Law Office
Re: Who has the right the claim a child for tax purposes?
Unless the divorce decree specifies otherwise, usually the parent who provides over 50% of the support can claim the child as a dependant. That is usually the custodial parent; not the one paying support.
Answered on 1/11/02, 5:35 pm
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