Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Spouse in marriage takes 50,000.00 out in joint account

and opens another account under her name only.

Is this a criminal act.?


Asked on 8/19/10, 11:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

No. A joint account means that the whole amount belongs to both so either party can take any or all for themselves.

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Answered on 8/24/10, 2:01 pm
Richard Hornsby Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.

No, as she has an equal ownership interest. The only possible exception would be if a divorce proceeding had been initiated. For more information on the crime of Theft in Florida, please visit my website at www.richardhornsby.com.

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Answered on 8/24/10, 2:20 pm


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