Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Fraud and Deceit by a Parent Involving a Property

I was deceived by my mother into signing a document which she indicated was changes to her insurance policy. This was in August of 1997. I saw that my brother (who is now deceased) signed, so trusting my mother I signed. My mother recently sold a house in Washington, DC (June of 2007) and kept all proceeds for herself. I was informed by my father who has been divorced from her since 1980 that 50% of the house was to be delegated to my brother and myself. I requested a copy of the divorce decree to verify what I was told as well as a copy of the deed. Lo and behold when I received the deed, I found out that my mother had me and my brother to sign a letter indicating that we wish to turn our share of the house over to her. I see that it was signed and stamped by a notary. I wish to file a civil suit against her for fraud and deceit. How should I proceed with this?


Asked on 7/18/07, 6:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Fraud and Deceit by a Parent Involving a Property

Assuming that the alleged fraud took place in Virginia and the Virginia statute of limitations would be applicable, your first step should be to determine whether or not it may now be too late to pursue this matter against your mother. (10 years is a long time to allow to pass before discovering the fraud.)

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Answered on 7/18/07, 9:13 pm


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