Unfortunately there isn't anything you can do, but what you are doing. The IRS doesn't know who can legally claim the dependent until the tax returns are filed and they ask for more documentation. If you can file your tax return before the other taxpayer who is claiming the dependent, that would stop it from happening, but most taxpayers are not prepared with all their documents if their returns are more complicated.
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