In 2015,Hal furnishes more than half of the support of his ex-wife and her father,both of whom live with him.The divorce occurred in 2014.Hal may claim the father-in-law and the ex-wife as dependents.

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Hal can claim both his ex-wife and her father as dependents if he provided more than half of their support for the year and they meet the other requirements for being a dependent. The fact that the divorce occurred in the previous year does not affect Hal's ability to claim them as dependents in the current tax year.

In 2015,Hal Furnishes More Than Half of the Support of His