If they lived with you for more than 6 months, you are entitled to claim them. You will just need to print and mail your return, then the IRS will manually process your return and readjust his return if he is not entitled to claim them. First "dibs" goes to the child's biological parents.
Someone cannot claim a dependent for payment of a back debt.
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