Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: Forgery of a Check

I am not licensed in Georgia, but I suspect Georgia has a civil cause of action for fraud, conversion, civil theft and the like under which you can pursue your claim for your portion of the money, and in addition, an entitlement to treble damages (for the civil theft), interest, costs and attorney's fees. You would need to consult with a lawyer licensed in the state where you intend to bring your action. I am not a criminal attorney, but again I suspect that your former spouse violated one or more Georgia criminal statutes. You should file a police report and contact the State Attorney's Office in the county where your former spouse resides. The State would then determine whether there is sufficient evidence showing that a crime was committed, and whether or not to prosecute your former spouse for his crime(s). Keep in mind that it is generally easier to get money from someone who is not in jail, so you may want to try the civil avenue first, get your money, and then push the criminal prosecution if punishment by incarceration or probabtion is something you are looking forward to for your former spouse. Good luck.