The form 8332 will not be helpful at this point. Here are the tests that need to passed in order for the aunt to claim the child. Here is the Publication that is applicable. Once in the publication on the left side scroll down to "Qualifying Relative" and click on "Age" to get you to the right area.
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Qualifying Relative
Four tests must be met for a person to be your qualifying relative. The four tests are:
The person can't be your qualifying child or the qualifying child of any other taxpayer.
The person either (a) must be related to you in one of the ways listed under Relatives who don't have to live with you , or (b) must live with you all year as a member of your household (and your relationship must not violate local law).
The person's gross income for the year must be less than $4,200.
You must provide more than half of the person's total support for the year.
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