No, Form 8332 is only filed by the noncustodial parent with their tax return (or mailed with Form 8453 after e-filing their tax return).
The custodial parent is the only one that has to complete and sign Form 8332. This releases the claim exemption. The custodial parent does not attach it to their own return but should keep a copy of it with their tax return for proof of the release.
Click here for Form 8453.
Click here for About Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return.
Click here for Form 8332.
Click here for About Form 8332, Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent.
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