Hulsey v. Hulsey

Blackwell, Justice.

Michael H. Hulsey and Julie Carpenter Hulsey were divorced by decree of a Dawson County court. We granted Michael’s application for a discretionary appeal to consider whether the trial court erred in several respects when it issued the decree. We find that the trial court did err, and we reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

First, Michael claims that the trial court erred when it provided that Julie could claim their three minor children as dependents on her income tax returns in alternating years. It is…