[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-6406":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"6406","Can a noncustodial parent claim a child as a dependent?","A noncustodial parent can claim his or her child as a dependent if the custodial parent has signed a \u003Ci>Form 8332\u003C/i> (or a similar statement if you have a pre-2009 divorce agreement).\r\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\nWhen a noncustodial parent is able to claim his or her child as a dependent, the noncustodial parent will get the \u003Ci>Child Tax Credit\u003C/i>. The custodial parent will still get the \u003Ci>Head of Household\u003C/i> filing status, \u003Ci>Earned Income Credit\u003C/i>, and \u003Ci>Child Care Credit\u003C/i>.\r\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\nIf you haven't filled out \u003Ca href=\"https://www.freetaxusa.com/taxes2025/formdownload?sid=16&form=f8332.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Ci>Form 8332\u003C/i>\u003Cspan class=\"append_pdf\" style=\"margin-right:4px;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a> yet, you can do so and attach it to your return. You can also file another \u003Ci>Form 8332\u003C/i> to make changes to a \u003Ci>Form 8332\u003C/i> filed in a previous year.",1777391566947]