My ex-spouse claims my child as a dependent, but my child lives with me. Can I still claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit?

If you are the parent who had custody of your child for the greater part of the year (the custodial parent), you can claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit even if your divorce decree allows your ex-spouse to claim the child as a dependent.

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