Claiming college student as my depenent

[MJA89]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

My ex and I were divorced in 2009. We had shared custody of my daughter, but I am in the military and moved away, so it amounted to visitation when we could. I pay child support and my ex claimed our daughter on her taxes. It's now 2014 and my daughter is graduating from high school. She will be 18 next month. Per our agreement (and court order), I stop child support upon her graduation from high school. I will be paying for 100% of her college expenses starting this fall. Since she is an adult, I have offered to have her live with me when not in college. Can I claim her as an exemption (provided she doesn't) on my taxes next year?

 

[ecmst12]

Will you be providing more than 50% of her support? Food, shelter, clothing, not just college costs.

 

[MJA89]

Yes. For the approx. 9 months of school I will be supporting her 100%. If she chooses to live with me or go to summer school/study abroad, it will be 100% year round.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Just make sure everyone is on the same page so no problems happen to you, her or the ex.