Divorce decree minor child tax exemption
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Divorce decree minor child tax exemption
The decree states,
Asked on February 13, 2019 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The word "minor" is the key word: since the quoted language only addresses minor children, once the children reach the age of majority (become adults), this provision no longer applies. That does not necessarly mean you can't claim her: you can claim her under the same circumstances as any parent could potentially claim an adult child whom they support and who is a full-time student, and so you should speak to a CPA about whether and to what extent you may be able to claim her. But you can't claim her because of the divorce decree's provision; you need to look to general tax law to see what your rights may be.
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