Q: My children's father the non-custodial parent filed for my children at tax time even though they don't live with him
I'm worried he's going to get all of their stimulus money plus the child tax credit that will soon to come out every month he owes at least 5,000 in back child support all three of our children live with me full time I'm worried that he's going to be getting all of their money and I'll be left with nothing for me and my children I want to see if anyone can help me with any advice on how to go about fixing this issue everyone I've talked to just gives me the runaround I just need some answers on how to go about fixing this because I'm a full-time mom of three children their father does not help support them as much as he should he will get a couple packs of diapers and has only gave me $800 in an entire year he's kept their previous stimulus money 1st and 2nd checks that have came I just really need some legal advice.
A: Is there a child support order? If so, you may need to address some of this with the friend of the court. You may also need to make a motion in court about the stimulus money and to make clear who can claim the children for taxes.
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