You have to check the specifics of the custody/divorce agreements if there is one and the IRS tax code. It is possible that you would be entitlted to claim them as dependants. Consult a good tax attorney or CPA for the specifics.
At one time in The United States whoever paid 51% of the children's expenses could claim the children as dependents on their taxes. You will need to check the latest tax laws wherever you are.
If the father provides more than 50% of the support for the child, he is entitled to claim the children on his taxes. Consult an attorney or contact Legal Aid (for free or low-cost legal advice)
As part of some custody arrangements in the Divorce Decree, you may find that each parent will get the right to claim the children on taxes in alternate years. This helps to distribute the tax exemptions fairly.
If he was responsible for over 50% of the cost of the child, he can claim the child as a dependent. That would mean that no one else was entitled to claim the child, including the father and mother.
Your divorce decree should outline who gets to claim the children on their taxes. If your decree does not outline it, you will just have to come up with an agreement on your own with the other parent.
You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.
no, unless you are their legal guardian.
No you are not supposed to claim if you are in arrears.
No
Whether you can claim the children on your taxes depends on your divorce agreement. Only one parent can claim per year, in any case.
Unfortunately no. You would have to had worked in the year 2008 to file taxes. In order to claim your children you would have to work and file taxes.
if she is supporting the children, their guardian or foster parent she can claim them. She pays taxes on her income and the children are part of deductions. This is something you need to discuss with her and a tax expert.