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My ex and I had our first session of mediation yesterday. We remained quite civil for the duration of the meeting, which is different for us. I guess after 8 months, things are settling down between the two of us, and we are adjusting to our new lives...a good thing.
ok, so, my kids are primarily residing with me, while they spend weekends with their dad. He would like 50 50 without adjusting the kids weekly stay at my house, he wants to add extra time during the year to make up his 50, I'm fine with that. I earn more money than him, and I have agreed to pay for all costs that pertain to the children's needs, and have done so for the past 8 months.
My question is, if I pay for all their costs, including after school care, can I not put them down as dependents on my income tax? I'm wondering if he claims 50 percent time with them, it kind of messes with my income tax, apparently there is a part where you fill out custody agreement etc. I don't think it would be fair that each of us claim one child when I pay for everything.
I'm Canadian btw.
ok, so, my kids are primarily residing with me, while they spend weekends with their dad. He would like 50 50 without adjusting the kids weekly stay at my house, he wants to add extra time during the year to make up his 50, I'm fine with that. I earn more money than him, and I have agreed to pay for all costs that pertain to the children's needs, and have done so for the past 8 months.
My question is, if I pay for all their costs, including after school care, can I not put them down as dependents on my income tax? I'm wondering if he claims 50 percent time with them, it kind of messes with my income tax, apparently there is a part where you fill out custody agreement etc. I don't think it would be fair that each of us claim one child when I pay for everything.
I'm Canadian btw.