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| Can Dad Insist on Claiming the Tax Exemption? |
My ex told me that he won't be able to carry medical insurance on our children unless he can claim them on his taxes. I have soul-physical custody. In our decree, he must carry insurance on the children. Can he do this? We live in Minnesota. |
| Which Parent Can Take Exemption and Tax Credits for Children? |
What determines which parent can claim our child as a tax dependency exemption and which tax credits does that extend to? Also, what happens if I am supposed to be able to claim my child but think that the other parent is also going to claim him? |
| Is it Possible for a Same-Sex Couple to Adopt? |
My same-sex partner and I are planning a family, and we would like a good friend to be the donor. As the "donor" our friend would want no rights or responsibility for the child. Could he sign over custody to me or could I adopt my partner's child? I know that West Virginia does not currently permit same-sex marriages, but I'm not sure how this would affect our options. |
| How Do I Enforce a Divorce Decree? |
My ex won't take my phone calls, my son hasn't been available for scheduled phone calls either. The court order said that we would be allotted visitation and scheduled phone calls, but at this time, I'm not getting either. He is 13 and failing 80% of his classes, What can I do? Can I stop paying child support? Can I call the Department of Child Care Services? |
| How Much Parenting Time Will My Boyfriend Get with Our Son? |
I have a 14 month old son with my boyfriend, and we may be breaking up. My boyfriend insists that he can take our son from me since our son has his last name. Will my boyfriend get our son for a week at a time since he works out of state and is at work for a week and then home for a week? |