Head of household is a federal income tax filing status available to unmarried taxpayers who pay more than half the cost of maintaining a home for a qualifying person including a dependent child.

Eligibility for head of household status depends on tax law not on what the divorce decree says.

Tax filing status after separation can be complex. Whether you are still married as of December 31 of the tax year and whether you meet the head of household requirements are questions for a tax advisor. This is not tax advice.