child custody tax question

AskTaxGuru.com Junior Member, madawg22, asked:

I got custody of my son in August of 2010. My X is telling me that by claiming him I am violating the IRS rule since I did not have him for more than 1/2 of the year. My tax person stated that this is not true and that I did not violate anything. My custody paper work does not identify who claims who, just who has custody. Did I do something wrong and is my tax person wrong?

Should I ammend my tax claim for 2010 and allow my X to claim the son? I just want to do the right thing. Thanks

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Head of Household December Marriage?

AskTaxGuru.com Junior Member, LadyBug06445, asked:

If we did not marry or live together until December 11, 2010 AND we both have custody of our children from previous relationships can we each file separate tax returns as "Head of Household" for 2010?