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Do I enter my former stepchildren as dependants if I have separated from their mother this past year?

We have separated in September.  She has two children with other fathers which I have previously claimed as dependents.  Since we separated this past tax year, do I still claim them as dependants or should I remove them since they are no longer my children?
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Do I enter my former stepchildren as dependants if I have separated from their mother this past year?

Do I enter my former stepchildren as dependants if I have separated from their mother this past year?

This doesn't help me in the least.  As a matter of fact, the whole FAQ you included was the FIRST thing I read before I even submitted this question.  I KNOW that my dependents WERE the kids the previous tax year.  And this tax year partway through they were no longer my kids.  SO.. again ... do I still claim them?  And is there a spot where I specify a partial claim for them or not?