He makes more than me so the judge gave him the tax credit? I don't understand it just because more can be made by him claiming I could still use the lesser amount and really why should he get it? I refuse to sign the paper. IRS told me that I don't have to. I had already talked to them before the hearing I explained everything told them that my ex makes more than me. The IRS lady told me that courts think they have the upper hand but if he and I were to both file, no money would be given out until they ( IRS) determine who has the "right" to claim them. Since the kids live with me, I pay for half of their living I get to claim them legally, AS long as I DON"T sign any papers.