Chicago, IL asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois

Q: Is there a way to claim one of my kids through the Courthouse even while being on child support?

The main reason i ask is cause i have 2 kids from my Ex and every year she claims both of my kids and its not fair to me cause i do my half as a parent and i feel like she should claim one and i claim one...but she wont let me period. Is there a way this can be settled in court for me to get permission as a father to claim one of my kid's?

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A: Awarding exemptions is part of divorce and paternity proceedings.

A lot of factors are taken into account.

Income of the parties and the Parenting Plan are the most important.

File a Petition for Allocation of Exemptions.

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