My wife and I file joint married. she makes the money. I worked a couple months before getting laid off. she is keeping the tax return do to what she wants with it. I don't expect to get half

[astopper]

but I do want some money since I lost my job and stay at home to care for our 3 children.  can she keep all the tax return money for herself?

[SweetieJean]

That is a legal matter, which we cannot address. See an attorney.