For Purposes of the Child Credit, a Child of Divorced

question 52

True/False

For purposes of the child credit, a child of divorced parents is considered a dependent of the custodial parent unless that parent agrees to allow the noncustodial parent to claim the child as a dependent.

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Definitions:

Assumption of Risk

A legal doctrine that holds an individual to assume the risk of any harm arising from a dangerous activity they voluntarily participate in, limiting liability for the party offering the activity.

Contributory Negligence

A legal principle where the plaintiff's own negligence played a role in the harm they suffered, which can limit or prevent recovery from the defendant.

Privity

A legal doctrine ensuring that contracts are only enforceable by and against parties that are directly involved in the agreement.

Tort Theory

A framework in legal theory that addresses compensation for wrongs and harms caused by one party to another.