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eski2005
April 7, 2022
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Paying child support doesn't count as support of a child, does it?

  • April 7, 2022
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It is asking if I support a child (mine) but doesn't say if they mean child support or actually raising my child in my home. So what do I put?

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ColeenD3
ColeenD3
April 7, 2022

Yes, you contribute to support, however, the context of asking the question is to determine if you have a dependent. The custodial parent has the right to claim dependency and has to give up that right for you to claim the child. If you are not claiming a dependent, you can answer no.

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    eski2005Author
    April 9, 2022

    Thank you for responding.  I did finally figure that out and that, that was what it was asking. 

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