Taxes: I'm glad this is confidential

[Mwfan1921]

@sonatarhia

What if my DC lives with me and I pay all living expenses, but about ~60-70% of my “income” is child support from my ex? Would that make me the parent to file FAFSA (since I pay for all expenses from my bank account, so to speak), or my ex (since the money originates from him, via child support)?

Until the COVID 19 relief bill changes take effect in 2 years, the custodial parent (the parent the child lives with the most) files FAFSA. Child support you receive from your ex is reported on the FAFSA you fill out. Anything to add @thumper1?