I am legally married, but the divorce paperwork is in process. We separated (no legal documentation just no longer a couple) in the ending of January but was unable to remove him from our home (rental) until September with a restraining order. He stopped contributing to the household around March (paid half the rent so I would not be able to kick him out but refused to pay any of the utilities and purchased groceries (we have two school aged children) only when I would hold out in hopes that he would. He makes significantly more than I do. Because he physically lived here, I do not qualify for the Child Credit. Is there any way around this? Also, I do not have access to his W2 form to fill out the communal property (we live in California). Should I just leave his portion blank? I do not have an option to state we are not in good terms. He has not given me any child support so I am certain he will not give me any information that would require him to give me money. Help please.
