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nhparent
Jun 23, 2009, 11:25 AM
My ex-wife said that she planned on claiming my older daughter this coming year (2009). I have a Divorce Decree stating that I can claim my daughter until she is 18 years old. I have been claiming her now for 7 years. I have always received the tax incentives through the last 7 years. Can she just up and claim her? I have the degree stating I can claim her. Also if she tried to claim her, would she be in violation of the law?

wakeupcall13
Jun 23, 2009, 12:09 PM
It is my understanding that the divorce decree over rides tax laws, so she would be in violation of a court order and have to repay the taxes. I'm not a lawyer, I have just been dealing with this type of stuff in my own life for the last 15 years. I would suggest going to the IRS's websight for more validation.