I have been divorced for two years, in mediation I was ordered to pay for healthcare and we would alternate years claiming the kids on our t...

Question

I have been divorced for two years, in mediation I was ordered to pay for healthcare and we would alternate years claiming the kids on our taxes. The children live with me during the school year (mid August - first week in June) with my ex-wife having 1st, 3rd and 5th weekend visitation. She only has them fulltime during the summer (first week of June - mid August) and I have 1st, 3rd, and, 5th weekend visitation. Therefore I take care of the majority of the children's needs. Can I take her back to court in order to change the mediation agreement regarding taxes?

Answer

You first might want to talk to a CPA about IRS rules.

A court in Texas cannot tell the federal government (IRS) what to do.

Either of you can modify your current orders once a year if you are not happy.

Good luck!