<prompt> Human: Just wondering as I will need to update my W4 right after the divorce. The form is asking if I have dependents. Im not sure if I can add my two kids as dependents on the W4 as they will be living with my soon to be exs but are on my health insurance.  <response>: All the divorced people with kids I know work out the custody and financial obligations and then trade the tax benefits each year. And you can claim them on your W4, but if you dont file that way in April on your 1040, youll probably owe money. Really hard to say knowing zero about you. 