Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I just recently found out that my daughter-in-law forged my name on a student low application as the co-signer for my son. I got a letter from the loan company wanting payment because it was in default. I didn't sign a loan request at that time and asked for a copy of the note. I got the paperwork on Saturday and it is definitely not my signature. What should I do about this problem? My son is deceased, so is it her responsbility to pay and should I prosecute her for forgery and all that goes with that?


Asked on 9/10/12, 6:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

IMMEDIATELY make out a police report and pursue an arrest warrant for forgery. This is a federal and state crime so make complaints with both. Send copies of both police reports to the loan company, along with a short letter (do this certified) demanding that they rectify this and remove it from your credit history. Also challenge it on your credit reports.

Unless you push to get her arrested, you will likely be held liable, so act quickly.

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Answered on 9/10/12, 6:32 am
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

How would it be her responsibility when it is your name that appears on the documents? How do you intend to prove that she was the forger, versus your deceased son. You should do whatever you think is best. Prosecuting your step-daughter will obviously sour relations with your wife (her mother?). However your money may be mroe important than your marriage. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/10/12, 7:53 am


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