Why is it that when an obligor is in arrears they aren't entitled to claim the child(ren) on their taxes? Even the ones that make decently steady payments but miss one here and there or came into a financial hardship where they missed some payments. It would make sence that since they supported the kids while they were in their house that they should be entitled to claiming something. Is there a way to at least have the payments that you make to child support cedited against your income when you file your taxes?
If a parent is in arrears why can't they just be allowed to claim the kid(s) every other year and then the obligee get the entire return and that get dredited against the child support?
If a parent is in arrears why can't they just be allowed to claim the kid(s) every other year and then the obligee get the entire return and that get dredited against the child support?