Thank you. That helps alot.  I will file by mail and wait to hear from the IRS. I know that he(the father)  is not on the girlfriends tax return and he should according to our court order return the dependent back to me. Not a girlfriend.  I am hesitant to spend any of the money i will receive just in case but i certainly dont think i am the one in the wrong here.. in the future if he was to claim him will i have to sign the 8332 form in order for the father to use our child as a dependent? Or is the court order enough for him to file with? ... View more

Ok thank you.  My attorney reccomended sending a copy of the final court order and a cover letter explaining the situation. Im not sure if this is necessary but i will do that as well. ... View more

So i read that i need to file by mail and claim the child as "appropriate"... is that the same as just simply filing by mail? Or is there something special i need to do? ... View more

Our order states that if He cannot claim the child I get to. The problem is he is allowing someone else to claim our child.  My return is getting denied.  Should I paper file and send a copy of the court order. ... View more

I have, They told me to consult a tax accountant. ... View more

He lives with me 10 months out of the year I support him 100%, BUT i have a court order that allows my EX to claim him this year.  He doesn't support him at all.  Is there a way around it?  He is attempting to allow his girlfriend to claim the child bc he is self employed and the deduction is not necessary for him this year.  What do I DO? ... View more