Ex wife as dependent, does QDRO payment disqualify her as such?

[imartin3311]

So, divorce was finalized early 2021, but my ex wife who does not work still lives with me (along with our 16 yr old child).  I provide all support to qualify her (and my son) as my dependent(s).   However, she was awarded and paid out in lump sum the QDRO which far exceeded $4300 for 2021. 

I believe the QDRO is considered income and as such would disqualify her as my dependent for 2021 forcing her to file her own taxes as a single person? 

Is this correct? 

[MinhT1]

Yes, the QDRO payment is income for your ex-spouse and would disqualify her as your dependent if it was more than $4,300.

It is was more than her standard deduction of $12,550, she is required to file her own tax return.

[imartin3311]

Thank you!  

Yes the QDRO far exceeded $12,550 so looks like she needs to file her own return as a single person.

Appreciate it!