Who can claim the kids on income taxes when parents are separated?

Is it legal for a parent to claim kids on income taxes if the kids don’t see him or live with him and he doesn’t support them financially (parents are still married but separated for 6 years)?

The IRS has rules regarding who qualifies to claim children of a divorced couple or of unmarried separated parents.

See here:

Tax Information for Non-Custodial Parents

Divorced and Separated parents

About Publication 504, Divorced or Separated Individuals

Publication 504 (2018), Divorced or Separated Individuals

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