Of interest, this was brought to my attention today. It fully depends on how much time each parent has the child, and not the court order. But, it requires keeping a detailed record.
Regardless of any custody agreement, or court order the IRS has it's own definition of who the custodial parent is. Section 152(e)(4) defines custodial parent as the parent having custody for the greater portion of the calendar year and noncustodial parent as the parent who is not the custodial parent. If you feel that the mother may challenge this, or attempt to claim the child as well you can also double cover your back by having the Mom fill out form 8332, which basically says "I am the custodial parent of this child, and I am giving up my rights to claim the child this year. It can be found at http://www.irs. gov/pub/irs- pdf/f8332. pdf
Regardless of ANY court order the IRS rule is that if you have the child for more than half of the year, and they literally mean 183 days, you are the custodial parent. I would personally have her fill out the 8332 and keep it in a desk drawer just in case she challenges your ability to file, and I wouldn't fudge at all on your taxes.
The parent who is considered the custodial parent.
no
The custodial parent is the parent with custody/guardianship of the child.
The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.
The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.
If you have joint custody, there is one parent that is the custodial parent. A child can move in with you if you are the custodial parent or you can file in court to change your status to the custodial parent. The child should want to live with you as well.
for what?
No. That money is owed to the child's custodial parent.No. That money is owed to the child's custodial parent.No. That money is owed to the child's custodial parent.No. That money is owed to the child's custodial parent.
The custodial parent is the parent in which the child resides with. My son lives with me and I am the custodial parent, his dad has visitation rights and pays child support.
If awarded joint physical custody.
Of course. Unless the non-custodial parent takes sole custody, the non-custodial parent is still responsible for paying child support to whomever the child goes to. There is no reason the death of a parent should terminate the other parent's child support obligation.
yes