@sheree-woods2013 wrote: "The child did live with me until 3 weeks ago."
If your child lived with you from January through August, then you are the custodial parent by IRS rules.
See this TurboTax help article for the rules on claiming a child as a dependent:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODb...
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
