Hello,
I am trying to find out proper way for me to do my taxes as divorced, paying child support for 2 children and 50% of custody with me.
When I was married to my ex-wife, I'd claim one of my children as dependent and the other one was claimed by her. After we divorced, since my income is higher, I started to pay her spousal support and child support for both children.
Last year, I claimed both children as my dependents, since they are indeed my dependents. And so they are hers too, to my understanding.
Now she is attacking me over text and email (she is really out of control), that her tax forms were rejected. She is accusing me of false information and telling me I cannot claim both children. As I speak to my attorney about it, I wonder if anyone can answer these questions.
1. Do I have to tell my ex-wife how I do my taxes? This is confidential, so I don't think I have to give her any information at all.
2. What is the proper way to claim dependents in our situation? Should my ex and I claim both children as dependents or this cannot be done?
3. What she wants is for me to claim one child while she claims the other? It is correct?
Any information is appreciated.
thank you!
