All For Him
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What is the name of your state? FL
I have had my son since June 15th, but court orders only date back to July 5th (less than 6 months for 2007 taxes). My Ex's parents have said they are going to claim my son on their Tax Return, but My Ex and I have a court ordered settlement agreement for custody which says that "the Father is entitled to claim the child as a dependent..."
I guess what I need to do is go to court to ask the judge to order her to sign the IRS Form which clears me to include my son as a dependent. The problem is the timing. I want to go to court now to start the process because it will take some time for it to go through. Do you think I can petition now, or must I wait until 2007 is over. If I wait, then they will go ahead and file, and I'm afraid I may end up in court for years on this issue. Also, I need the return money. I am paying for 100% of Daycare, had to cut back at work to take care of the child (20 months old), and still have to pay her $250/ month just so she can have some money for when she has visitation.
I already heard from the IRS that my settlement is no good with them without the special release form signed by her, because it does not say "unconditionally."
I have had my son since June 15th, but court orders only date back to July 5th (less than 6 months for 2007 taxes). My Ex's parents have said they are going to claim my son on their Tax Return, but My Ex and I have a court ordered settlement agreement for custody which says that "the Father is entitled to claim the child as a dependent..."
I guess what I need to do is go to court to ask the judge to order her to sign the IRS Form which clears me to include my son as a dependent. The problem is the timing. I want to go to court now to start the process because it will take some time for it to go through. Do you think I can petition now, or must I wait until 2007 is over. If I wait, then they will go ahead and file, and I'm afraid I may end up in court for years on this issue. Also, I need the return money. I am paying for 100% of Daycare, had to cut back at work to take care of the child (20 months old), and still have to pay her $250/ month just so she can have some money for when she has visitation.
I already heard from the IRS that my settlement is no good with them without the special release form signed by her, because it does not say "unconditionally."