Your filing status for your tax return is determined by your marital status on December 31 of the tax year. Since you were divorced before that date, you do not have to file your tax return with your ex-husband. You would file your taxes as either single or Head of Household, if you qualify.
To see if you qualify for the Head of Household filing status click on the link below.
Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household
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