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Divorce Team Radio - Your Source for Divorce and Family Law Matters

220 - Answering Questions about Custody, Contempt, Sleeping with One's Lawyer, and More

Nov 29, 2021
44:59

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Quick takeaways

  • Federal laws dictate which parent can claim children in taxes during an uncontested divorce.
  • No contact clauses in divorce settlements raise concerns about communication for co-parenting.

Deep dives

Federal Taxes and Child Claiming Rights

In an uncontested divorce, the issue of claiming children in federal taxes arises where the parent with custody more than 50% of the time usually claims the child. Factors to consider when finalizing a divorce towards the end of the year can impact this decision. The writer may not have a choice on this due to federal laws regarding child custody.

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