While it's good that you have proof from the court saying that you have the right to claim your child, you may under certain circumstances (Earned Income Credit and Head of Household) need to prove that he lived with you also.
Here are the records that can be kept or submitted depending on your situation to document the residency of qualifying children for the earned income credit and/or Head of Household.
- School records or statement.
- Landlord or property management statement.
- Health provider statement.
- Medical records.
- Child care provided records.
- Placement agency statement.
- Social service records or statement.
- Place of worship statement.
- Indian tribal official statement.
- Employer statement.
