Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey

Cashing Government Bonds by uncle of minors
While my ex wife was in a re-hab program, she gave her brother Power of Attorney. I had (and still have) full custody of my two boys (joint custody prior to re-hab). Over the years, my parents had bought government bonds for our two boys totalling face value $3600.00 The bonds were for each child, with me as the second or benficiary. My ex's name is no where on the bonds. While she was in re-hab, her brother found the bonds in a safe deposit box, and cashed them in (at curent value of $2400.). I have retrieved copies of the cashed in bonds with her brother's signature and POA printed next to the signature.
I intend to get the boys money back. Is this a criminal case- as he clearly stole the money? or is it a civil case- involving fraud (he was not authorized to do anything for the children in the POA)?
How should I approach this? My ex will not cooperate, is aware this happened, but does not have the money.

thanks for any direction/ opinion on how to proceed

Asked on 1/16/03, 7:15 pm

Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

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Re: Cashing Government Bonds by uncle of minors

it is criminal and civil. Report him to the police and file suit against him for the value of the bonds

Answered on 1/17/03, 9:28 am

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