Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

is it legal for a wife to take, endorse and cash a check belonging to the husband without his consent? My wife and I file taxes separately. She lives in NC and I live in Europe. I filed my taxes and put my European address on the form but the refund was sent to my home in NC. She received the check and spent it. Do I have and recourse?


Asked on 8/25/17, 9:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Depends on if 'your' check was solely in your name. If it was, and your wife forged your name on the endorsement to cash it - then your wife has likely committed several state and federal crimes . There is no special exemption or privilege for a wife to open your mail or cash a check in your name. The bad news is you'll likely not have an easy time getting that prosecuted with you being in Europe. Best of luck.

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Answered on 8/26/17, 10:17 am


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