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I have a question about people who have joint physical custody.
My H said he wants a divorce. He wants us to sell our house in the spring and separate. Of course we have to be separated for a year. But my question is this--
When two people share joint physical custody of the kids and split all their monetary needs--who claims the kids on their tax return??
I think in joint physical custody there is no real primary residence. Both houses would be primary residences.
Thanks to those who respond. I'm just getting all my ducks in a row.
OH, I live in Virginia if that makes any difference.
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In our case we have 3 children.
On even years I claim the oldest and youngest while she claims the middle child - vice versa on odd years.
I would recommend putting in your decree to alternate years claiming children, on Odd years you claim oldest and he claims youngest - vice versa on even years.
You also need to look into the qualifications for "Head of Household" status, that will give you better rates than single.
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If it's joint custody, usually you get it spelled out in the divorce decree. Even if it's NOT joint 50/50, I would have it spelled out anyway.
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