In 2011,Hal furnishes more than half of the support of his ex-wife and her father,neither of whom lives with him.The divorce occurred in 2010.Hal may claim the father-in-law and the ex-wife as dependents.

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In 2011, Hal cannot claim his ex-wife as a dependent because they are divorced. He may claim his ex-father-in-law as a dependent if he meets the IRS requirements for a qualifying relative, such as providing more than half of his support and meeting other criteria.

In 2011,Hal Furnishes More Than Half of the Support of His