NCP attempting to "steal" CS

[qurice]

What is the name of your state? TX

This question is for my family friend who is recently divorced.

CS payments are going through TX OAG office, and this month her CS check was late. She called OAGs office and they stated they mailed the check to her *NEW* address already.

Well she doesn't have a new address and the address they have listed is in the town where the ex's new GF is from. It would appear that the ex and the GF some how changed the CPs address with the OAG and are attempting to "steal" the CS checks. The OAG is going to cancel the check and changed her address back, and issue her a new check.

I recommended she get back on the horn with the OAG and sign-up for the new debit card program so there are no checks.

I cannot believe that someone would do this, so my question is, how can she go about getting evidence to PROOVE that they are doing this and bring about criminal charges or something?

Scum like this should not be allowed to get away with stuff like this.

Thanks!
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[Accountable]

The OAG should have a letter or other documentation on file related to the address change. See if they do and whether they will act on it or provide you with a copy of it. Personally, if it were me (and I'm not an attorney), I would seek advice on how to press criminal charges or file for contempt through the family court having jurisdiction.

 

[IndyDad1on1]

How to file

The easiest way is to obtain a copy of the intent to move or address change form from the OAG. Go to you counties Prosocuters office and tell them the situation and provide them with the proof. You might be refered to the police department to file a report there first. Once thats done the Prosocuters Office takes over. Be sure why you are at the OAG to get it switched back and provide ID and ask them to further not except any changes without proper ID.

The other step is to consult with your divorce attorney to see if a contempt citation is needed (I don't think by this point it is). To be honest I think the theft and whatever other charges are files against them will far outway a contempt citation. In Indiana theft is a D felony but since it deprived his child(ren) it could be harsher.

Good luck.

 

[qurice]

My friend was advised by the OAG to file a police report and they have flagged her case and are now supposed to ask for additional info before giving out or changing info.

She did file a police report and paid for a background check online to see if any of the ex's GF addressed match what was given to the OAG.

Any other suggestions? I may see her this evening and see what kind of report she made with the police. Once reported to the proper authorities, is this something the state will prosecute for? Or will she need to persue this on her own?

Thank you.

 

[IndyDad1on1]

1st off anyone who attempts to claim to be a person they are not and deprive them of their property is a crime. The charges are based on the police findings and what the prosocutor wants to do. In my opinion this looks like theft, fraud, and possibly (not sure on this on) ID theft. The fact that they claimed to be someone they were not to obtain money, to me sounds like ID theft.

Untill the investigation is over with I am not sure there is much more that can be done. Its a wait and see deal now. I would have her inform her or a divorce attorney about this. They will know if there is anything from the civil side that can or needs to be done.

I wish your friend the best of luck.