Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

A Joint Bank Account

My husband is packed and said he is leaving AGAIN. I do not trust him and I took the money out of the bank but did leave him $5k. I called my lawyer to tell him what I did so he can vouch for me. Well he can vouch but he is not a family law attorney and did not feel comfortable advising me. I took it because I do not want to have to beg, borrow and steal to get a few bucks from him and I believe he would take it and not leave any for me and our two children,

My question is, Can I get into trouble for taking the money? I got a cashiers check and put it into a security bank box. I do not plan to touch it. I heard that Ohio might be the state that says if you get caught hiding money you lose it all but i am not hiding it if I am telling my attorney. Thank you for advising me.


Asked on 9/14/06, 4:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: A Joint Bank Account

Joint bank accounts can be accessed and/or drained by either party at any time, provided there is no restraining order in effect, and such orders do not restrain checking accounts. As long as you note the money on any court required forms that ask you to disclose it, then you should be OK.

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Answered on 9/14/06, 5:14 pm


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