Forged Signature

[Ithildriel]

What is the name of your state? California

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum.

My friend recently had his divorced finalized, but property settlement is still pending. There is a joint stock account that both him and his ex-wife were court ordered not to touch.

The ex-wife sold some of the stock without his knowledge, and was issued a $10,000 check made out to Husband and Wife. She forged his signature, and deposited the funds into her bank account.

Does the dollar amount of the check matter? I was curious if this is considered a misdemeanor or a felony.

If this is the wrong forum, I apologize, and appreciate a redirection.

 

[Debt Guy]

To me it sounds like a felony because of the size. Unless, of course, there is a part to this story that you have not shared or you are not aware of.

Regardless, your friend needs to tell his attorney so the attorney can take the appropriate action.

 

[Ithildriel]

To me it sounds like a felony because of the size. Unless, of course, there is a part to this story that you have not shared or you are not aware of.

Regardless, your friend needs to tell his attorney so the attorney can take the appropriate action.

He did, his attorney told him that he couldn't advise him, as the distribution of property, child support and custody have not been resolved in the case yet.

I think he is going to go to the DA on Monday to look into it further.

The only other part of the story that I know about, which is kind of strange, is that she had a second check cut for just under 15K, and this check she had her attorney contact his attorney to see if he would sign it. Not sure why she would forge the first one, and then try to get him to sign the second one.

Thanks for your help! I was just curious if it would be considered a felony.