Q: Can my ex husband claim a child he doesn't take care of even if the divorce decree says he can?
I was divorced in 2012 at the age of 21. I never understood or fully read the divorce decree. I am now 34 and my ex husband is now remarried and saying he's filing our son now and from here on out. I have a paper trail showing that he's paid child support on and off over the years. He last saw our son in 2022. And lied when he was supposed to visit in 2023. Our son is now 13. He doesn't talk with his dad and I don't force the issue. What can I do?
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A: What does the decree say about who can claim son on taxes? That will determine the issue. If you want to modify the decree because he doesn't pay support, you can file a motion to modify.
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