https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-gets-the/01/3478004#M335277 I should add that the other parent only gets the refund if child support is behind. Not just because they are receiving child support. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:30:37 GMT mleigh-graham2216 2026-02-03T11:30:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-gets-the/01/3478004#M335277 I should add that the other parent only gets the refund if child support is behind. Not just because they are receiving child support. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:30:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-gets-the/01/3478004#M335277 mleigh-graham2216 2026-02-03T11:30:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-get/01/3478011#M335279 <P>You would need to contact Domestic Relations for your case as they are the ones who notify the IRS of the need for garnishment. &nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:33:28 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-get/01/3478011#M335279 Vanessa A 2025-02-12T15:33:28Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-get/01/3478381#M335320 <P>Thank you. I have not heard of Domestic Relations. I will figure out how to get in touch with them.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:08:46 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-get/01/3478381#M335320 mleigh-graham2216 2025-02-12T18:08:46Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-get/01/3478387#M335322 <P>it may be called something different in your state. &nbsp;Basically, it is the organization that declared that they had to pay child support, most likely the place you applied for it.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:10:18 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-my-ex-spouse-is-behind-on-child-support-where-we-live-the-parent-receiving-child-support-get/01/3478387#M335322 Vanessa A 2025-02-12T18:10:18Z