In 2017, 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 2016. Hal may claim the father-in-law and the ex-wife as dependents.

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According to the IRS rules, if Hal furnished more than half of the support for his ex-wife and her father in 2017 and they lived with him for the full year, he may claim them as dependents. The fact that he was previously married to his ex-wife and divorced in 2016 does not affect his eligibility to claim them as dependents in 2017 as long as he meets the support and residency requirements.

In 2017, Hal Furnishes More Than Half of the Support