I am always trying to do the right thing where taxes are concerned. If federal law trumps state law, why would a state judge rule on this or have the custodial parent give up the right to claim the child by signing the 8332? If an order that states you should submit the 8332 form every other year (2017 order?) and you don't do that, how does that look to a state judge? Additionally, if the "qualifying child" isn't really "qualifying" for my ex husband since he has much less than 50%, why should I be obligated to forgo this much needed exemption. It is hard to know what the right thing to do is if the state judges and federal judges are not in agreement with one another, the rules, or the federal regulations. Any additional information you can provide is greatly appreciated.
