Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Forgery to committ Fraud

I am in the middle of a divorce but chose to file our 2001 federal taxes jointly. I signed the return which was prepared under my SS# and had my ex take it to H&R Block for a Rapid Refund. Instead of doing what I had instucted, she had Block refigure the return for an E-File with the return of a different amount from the original, be direct deposited to her personal business account which I have no access to. I now have copies of all the documents and it is obvious she forged my signature with intend to defraud. She has kept the entire amount of $1500 and claims she has a right to under community property laws. The money is not the point, she committed a serious crime to obtain it. Should I hand this matter over to the DA or ignore it? We are in a custody battle and while I am not a vendictive person I think this speaks volumes as to her character.


Asked on 4/30/02, 1:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alex R. Hernandez Jr. The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr.

Re: Forgery to committ Fraud

Give this information to your divorce lawyer, he should be able to use it. If she took the whole amount she took your part of the community propery proceeds which is one-half. She also committed fraud which is up to you to report her but you can still use it in your divorce. Good luck. I would contact your divorce lawyer.

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Answered on 4/30/02, 3:22 pm


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