“I live in Hinesville Georgia. I separated from my wife 2 years ago when I caught her cheating. I took the 3 kids and she moved in with her lover. I have never asked her for a dime and she does not see the kids often enough. QUESTION: SHE HAS CLAIMED THE KIDS ON HER TAXES THESE PAST 2 YEARS AND THEY ARE IN MY CUSTODY 100% I never received the divorce papers, but she brought me a copy with A FORGED SIGNATURE that states she has full custody. WHAT CAN I DO?????? I went to file my taxes ( I let her keep the $$ when she claimed the kids in 2005 it wasn’t worth fighting over $$ I had the kids and we’re all happy) However, I made it clear and she did agree that for 2006 I would claim the children SINCE THEY ARE IN MY CUSTODY….WHAT CAN I DO? I FEEL HELPLESS AND LOST….. Please advise…..”

File a fraud action with the IRS. They can sort it out. Make sure you do get the custody squared away in a family law action.


Michael Durgavich is an accomplished attorney and mediator. Maintaining a general practice in the San Jose, California area, Mr. Durgavich specializes in family law, bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Durgavich can be reached through his website at http://www.MichaelDurgavich.com. Contact This Author

State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.