The IRS cares about physical custody. The parent with whom the child lived for the most nights---at least 183 nights-- is the one who can claim the child as a dependent on a tax return. If there is a signed agreement---on Form 8332-- then the non-custodial parent can get the child tax credit. Do you have such an agreement?
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