What Are The Requirements For Claiming A Dependent?

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By Jill Massey Cordell & Cordell Family Law Attorney Generally speaking, you cannot claim a person as a dependent unless that person is your qualifying child or qualifying relative. What are the requirements for a person to be a qualifying child or a qualifying relative?

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How To Handle Out-Of-Pocket Medical Expenses

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Question: My divorce lawyer advised me to get doubles of my children’s medications because there are times when my ex-wife does not send the proper amounts with the kids when they come to visit. I pay these costs out-of-pocket because my insurance won’t cover it. How can I get reimbursed

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Covering Child’s Car Insurance

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Question: My divorce decree states I am to pay for half of necessary expenses for my child, including car insurance, but mentions nothing of having to purchase the vehicle. In this instance, am I obligated for paying for half of my child’s car in addition to providing insurance coverage?

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