I took money, husband says it's illegal

[ladystrider]

I live in California. I left my husband on 10-25. I left with $0. We have 2 small boys. I took money out of our joint checking account on 10-31 and he is saying this is illegal. Is it? I don't understand why it would be illegal if my name is on it.

 

[CdwJava]

I live in California. I left my husband on 10-25. I left with $0. We have 2 small boys. I took money out of our joint checking account on 10-31 and he is saying this is illegal. Is it? I don't understand why it would be illegal if my name is on it.

Unless you filed for legal seperation and a court said the money stays with im or cannot be trtansferred, it is NOT going to be illegal (unless there is some court order or other circumstance not mentioned here).

Taking money out of your joint checking account is not criminal. This accusation frequently comes up and we often have to tell the complainant to deal with it in civil court during the divorce.

If you have not done so, IMMEDIATELY go to file for legal seperation and custody ... if not, and he does so first, you could be left out in the cold and without the children. If he has the house, and you have no money or means, it may not be such a bad thing for him to have the children right now ... but, that's a decision you have to make.

- Carl