My ex wife died 12/3/2010 my 2 children moved in with me 12/27/2010, we had joint custody until she died. Then I have sole custody. Can I legally claim my children for 2010 income tax without the stepfathers consent or does he have any legal claim?
Asked on 3/16/11, 7:32 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
Claim them.
The stepfather has no rights at all. He didn't support them, and didn't have a duty to do so.
Answered on 3/19/11, 6:10 am
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