Ive been separated from my husband for over 9 years but I have no legal paper work do I have to file as maried

[DoninGA]

Do you have a qualifying child as a dependent and if so do you also provide over one-half the cost to maintain your home?

[ekr1971]

no dependants children older

[Coleen3]

You must file as Married Filing Separate or Married Filing Jointly if you are still married and have no dependent that can qualify you as Head of Household.