So, I had my child and ended up in trouble and lost her. She was adopted since my sentence was way longer than my state could foster a child. Fast forward many years and I now have legal custody of my child. However, her adoptive parents still have parental rights and are the ones on her birth certificate. A judge ordered she live with me full-time at the beginningof the year. She has been with me all year and does not visit them. I read a little about how it depends on where the child is living but honestly, our case is rare. Who files taxes in this situation? I house her, feed her, clothe her, drive her 4 hours to her dr appts monthly since we have not switched to be closer to where I live. They help here and there but I have taken full responsibility. I have not claimed a dependent on my taxes for work yet because I do not want to get in trouble with this situation. Any advice would be great.
