abagley8
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Spouse owes child support can I file separately and claim our kids

My disabled spouse that has no earned income and collects SSDI over $8000 for the year owes back child support.  If I file form 8375 I will have to wait 11 weeks to get the full refund.  If instead I file married filing separately would I still be able to claim the full child tax credit? An suggestions to maximize return and minimize wait time?  (We were counting on the tax return to help with moving expenses coming  up soon)  TIA