Hello, need guidance.
Divorced, living separate for many years. This year my son, turned 18 in Feb of last year, graduated from high school and moved 100% to my residence in mid June (out of his mothers whom has claimed him since divorce in 2015). Therefore, he lived with me the majority of the year and I supported him the majority of the time. The custody plan/agreement expired in May at his HS graduation.
Our divorce decree states that his mother can claim him 'every year as allowed by law'. My lawyer told me to talk to CPA.
Am I to believe the law in this case, is the IRS guidelines on dependents? Given my description of the living and support situation above, do I enforce that I claim him?
Thanks and let me know if more details are necessary.
