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Reduce child support (Family Law)

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:11:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Utah
This question may have been asked before. I looked through the threads and didn't see it so I apologize in advance. Since the divorce my ex has never paid the full amount of child support and has never paid 1/2 of child care even though it is stated in the decree. This has caused me a great deal of stress. Here is the hard question that I don't really understand. I don't really care if he doesn't pay me. I need the money but I am frugal and with my income I can make it without him. What bother's me is that he gets to claim our child on his taxes when he is paying less than 1/2 what it says he should. Can I legally reduce his childsupport and then be the sole claimer (sorry that isn't really a word but ?) with the taxes?
Thank you for your advice
fisher

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  • Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:06:00 GMT(1)
  • generally, there is an added section regarding being current on child support with regards to the NCP claiming the child. Look specifically for that type of wording.
  • Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:48:00 GMT(2)
  • what is the EXACT wording in your court papers as to his right to claim the child as a deduction?
  • Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:27:00 GMT(3)
  • It says exactly:
    "Petitioner is entitled to claim the parties' minor child(ren) as dependent(s) for tax purposes in even numbered years. The Respondent is entitled to claim the parties minor child(ren) as dependent(s) for tax purposes in odd numbered years."
    That is all it says about taxes anywhere in the decree. What do you think?
    Thank you
    fisher
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