Q: Can I change a child support order to claim my child every year if I have full custody in colorado
Support order from 2016 says the other parent can claim every other year if child support is paid in full. This hasn't been an issue because child support hasn't been paid in full at any time since then. I just want to modify the order so that I am the only one who claims the child unless the custody agreement changes for my child to spend over 6 months with the other parent as the IRS guidelines state.
A: Most parents alternate the tax benefits. You can see if the other parent will agree. You can always ask for a modification, however you would have to justify why it would be in the best interests of the child for you to take the tax benefit each year.
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