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ba3500
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Claiming Dependents and Ex as Dependent

I separated in beginning of September last year.  My ex wasn't working and has 3 months worth of alimony that i paid. They now have full custody of 3 kids. Also until October my parents were living with me as well until I moved out. 

 

1. Would my ex claim the children or would I do it as I was the higher earner until the separation?

2. Can I claim my parents as dependents because I supported them and both are sick and cannot live on their own?

3. Can I claim my ex as a dependent too for last year because I read somewhere that I could either claim the alimony I paid or claim them as a dependent since most of the year I supported them? 

 

Thanks... 

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ba3500
Returning Member

Claiming Dependents and Ex as Dependent

Still looking for some help on this. TIA!