Can I deduct my child during a custody dispute ?

cdad Posts: 12,700, Reputation: 1438

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Feb 4, 2013, 08:57 PM

When did your ex take temporary custody ?

ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056

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Feb 5, 2013, 04:23 AM

The parent that provided more than half the support of the child during 2012 gets to claim him.

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