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February 13, 2021
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Going through a Divorce & FASFA

  • February 13, 2021
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Hello,

 

I am going through a divorce but it has not been finalized. My wife does not live in my house and my youngest son needs to submit his FASFA for his school financial aide. How do I file my taxes? Married Filing Separately? We are half way in the divorce phase (disclosing all assets to the court).

 

-Esteban

Best answer by MaryK4

Yes, you will want to file Married- Separate if the divorce is not yet finalized.  

 

In general, your filing status depends on whether you are considered unmarried or married.  State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.

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MaryK4
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February 14, 2021

Yes, you will want to file Married- Separate if the divorce is not yet finalized.  

 

In general, your filing status depends on whether you are considered unmarried or married.  State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.

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