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Even though our signed divorce decree from the family court judge states otherwise.
Any "paperwork" would be what the IRS requires. Their requirement is that if the non-custodial parent claims the child, then the custodial parent (you) must provide the non-custodial parent with a signed IRS Form 8332.
The custodial parent (the parent the child lives with more than 1/2 of the year) needs nothing, because under IRS rules, they are the default individual to claim the exemption.
Also remember, a non-custodial parent can claim the exemption and child credit if the custodial parent transfers the exemption. The non-custodial parent can never claim EIC, Head of Household Filing status and the Child and Dependent Care credit. Only the custodial parent can, and they can whether they transfer the exemption or not.
He also does make much more money than myself.... if that matters.
It means nothing if the children spend more nights with you than with him.
Even though our signed divorce decree from the family court judge states otherwise.
Any "paperwork" would be what the IRS requires. Their requirement is that if the non-custodial parent claims the child, then the custodial parent (you) must provide the non-custodial parent with a signed IRS Form 8332.
The custodial parent (the parent the child lives with more than 1/2 of the year) needs nothing, because under IRS rules, they are the default individual to claim the exemption.
Also remember, a non-custodial parent can claim the exemption and child credit if the custodial parent transfers the exemption. The non-custodial parent can never claim EIC, Head of Household Filing status and the Child and Dependent Care credit. Only the custodial parent can, and they can whether they transfer the exemption or not.
He also does make much more money than myself.... if that matters.
It means nothing if the children spend more nights with you than with him.
If you are the custodial parent (the parent the children lived more than 50% of the time), then you don't need any documents signed. All you need to do is claim the children.
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