Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Income Tax

My ex-husband and myself have been divorced several years with one child. In the divorce agreement it says he gets to claim her one year and me the other. He has been in jail all year and just recently got out; he has not paid child support or made any effort to contact us. My question is can I claim her this year (it's actually his year to do so)since I am a single mom struggling to make ends meet with no help from him this year.


Asked on 11/15/02, 7:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Income Tax

You should go back to court and get an amended order which gives you the right for the tax deduction. Until the order is changed you are obligated to abide. Ask your ex to agree to the chnage, if he does it would make it a lot easier.

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Answered on 11/15/02, 11:09 pm


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