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    Mar 6, 2009, 11:50 AM
    Claiming dependents on taxes
    My divorce decree my ex husband must alternate years on claiming our son on taxes is that true
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    Mar 6, 2009, 11:51 AM

    Normally the custodial parent has the right to claim the child on taxes, but if there is a court decree that states otherwise then you must follow what the court says.
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    Mar 6, 2009, 11:52 AM

    Is this true
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