Can my child's father claim him if they don't live in the same household and I'm not claiming him this year

[quilla1425]

Can my child's father claim him this year on his text if I'm not claiming him and we don't live together but he still took care of most of his financial needs

[Phillip1]

Noncustodial parents (the parent that doesn’t live with the kids) can claim their children as dependents if the following applies:

• The custodial parent (the parent that lives with the children) signs Form 8332 (or a similar statement) that releases him to claim the children as dependents.

The noncustodial parent can claim the following that benefits:

1. The dependent exemption

2. The child tax credit

The custodial parent can claim:

1. Head of household filing status

2. The earned income credit

3. The child and dependent care credit