Yes, if you are otherwise qualified to claim your son, you can claim him and the full Child Tax Credit. Your ex will report the payments she received on her return and depending on her income level, she may or may not have to pay the advance back (see link below for details on the repayment protection). And no, it should not delay your tax return processing - it is a pretty common scenario. Do not report any of your ex's payments on your return though; that may cause a delay.
Topic H: Reconciling Your Advance Child Tax Credit Payments on Your 2021 Tax Return
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