Also, don't most divorced couples alternate each year on who gets the tax deduction for the child? My ex takes it every year even though the child is w/ me for primary custody, and he only pays $400 a month in CS?

I take the tax deduction for my daughter. My ex and I do not alternate on this.

If your son is 6, perhaps your should broach the subject with your ex and tell him how your son is feeling. Your son may be too young to tell your ex how he feels. One you fill your ex in, then he and your son can take it from there. btw.. I know this goes without saying, but if there are any ill feelings between you and your ex, you must set them aside for your son's sake.

My daughter is 12 and she makes all her plans with her dad. If she has to cancel for a birthday party, girl scouts, etc., she will call and tell him. Or I will tell him when he calls. He calls my daughter every day and they are close. You do not have to physically visit with someone every single weekend to be close to them.

FWIW