My Mom Stole $1000 out of our Joint Bank Account Should I get a Lawyer?
I am a 19 year old girl. A few years ago I opened a Joint Bank Account with my MOM!!! Big Mistake!!! I moved out of her house last month and she stole $1000 out of our joint bank account. It was mine because I get my work money automatically Deposited in the Account. She has no money deposited in it. I worked all summer for $8 an hour for her to take it out... Oh, she denies taking the money, but I'm goint to get a detailed record from my bank because I know she did. I read on one website that I CAN get a Lawyer to get back some of the money. Should I get a Lawyer? I think I should....
My money in a joint account was taken without my permission. I called her thief and criminal in public. She sued me for oral defamation. Is it fair?
Fair? I have no idea whether it’s fair or not. But, under the law that pertains in most of the US, at least, her suit has legs, and you have nothing to stand on.If you put money in a joint account, that money is no longer “yours”. Rather, it belongs jointly to all of the owners of the joint account, and any one of them may withdraw money from that account at any time without the permission of the others. That’s what it means for it to be a joint account. Withdrawals from such an account by any of the joint owners are not theft. If there’s a private agreement between the joint account holders as to when withdrawals are permitted to be made, and one of the holders breaches that agreement, that’s still not theft; it’s only breach of contract.Thus, when you accused her of theft and called her a criminal in public, you committed what is called “slander per se”, an act of oral defamation for which she can legitimately sue you with a reasonable chance of success.That’s the law, at least as I understand it. Whether it’s fair or not is beside the point; your problem is that you committed a fairly serious legal wrong against another person. Perhaps you should consider apologizing and trying to settle the dispute you obviously have with this individual, rather than making it even worse by going onto the internet to try to obtain moral justification for your behavior. And you should definitely consider hiring a lawyer.
My mom thinks i stole money from her HELP?
Last weekend I was visiting my parents for the weekend, the day after I got back my mom called me and asked me why I took 150 bucks out of her cash box. I was completely surprised and shocked that she would ask me. I didn't know what to say, she knows my older brother (who still lives there) obviously did it yet she has him on a pedestal, for crying out loud he's starting to make moonshine with his friends for extra cash and she's going to believe him over me. My sister tried talking to her about it saying she doesn't think it was me, if I had the money I would have went to the mall and spent it on clothes, im no good with money. My mom openly told me she knows my brother didn't do it. And this morning I woke up to a bunch of extremely mean texts from my brother, he called me a slut and hopes I kill myself. All this because he pinned his theft on me, I know he stole it to pay his friends back money he borrowed. He is honestly a deceptive person and I cannot stand to be around him. What do i do? My mom won't believe me and she has even said she is on my brother's side. Maybe im being dramatic, but i have even cried because of this. I don't know what to do
Mom keeps taking money from my bank account?
I m 19, almost 20 and a college freshman. I have two bank accounts, one she has no access to that I use the most but my other one is linked to hers so she has full access to it, I wanted to close it when I moved but she insisted I keep it open so "she could put money in my account" however shes the one who keeps taking money from me. I think she believes I don t check it but I do and she is continually taking small amounts of money ($3-5) without asking me. I know it doesn t sound like much, but it adds up and considering I pay my own rent, tuition, food, my pets vet bills etc with my part time job, AND she gets paid $300 in child support every month even though I should be getting it now that I m an adult and she no longer supports me at all I don t believe she has a right to do this, at least without my permission. I wouldn t mind if she asked me first, but the fact that she thinks she has a right to take my money and not tell me or pay me back doesn t seem right to me. How do I bring it up without sounding ungrateful or starting a fight?
If your parents extract money out of your bank account and spent it, is it stealing?
The answer depends on how the account is set up.Joint AccountIf they are listed as an owner on the account then no. Any owner can take the money from a joint account. If you set up a joint account with someone, be ready for the idea that they could make off with the funds and leave you with overdraft fees. Mothers, Fathers, spouses, uncles cousins—and worst of all boyfriends & girlfriends should not go on your accounts unless you have a real reason why they need to be on there. And if you do that, consider separating any funds that don’t need to be in there.Minor AccountBut if the account is set up as a custodial account for a minor, then yes, any money in that account is property of the minor, and to remove it for their own use would be illegal, and it would be a taxable event. The custodian would need to show justification for the removal of funds if ever challenged by the minor. Justification would be buying something for that value for the child—but what counts is for the IRS and the lawyers to decide. Long story short though, taking the money and spending it on something other than the child is stealing.Adult Account - (parent is not a signer)If you’re a legal adult and your parents somehow get into your bank accounts without being signers, that’s a serious crime. It’s not just stealing, but it’s probably also fraud—because how else could they get the money out? if you were to contact the police, your parents could get in serious trouble.
I think my mom stole some of my money! Any advice?
Ok so i went to visit family in another state in June and just got back today. I keep my money in a secret place in my room (im 17 ) and do have a joint bank account with my mom . But last time i put around $500 in the account i noticed it was gone because my mom didnt pay a bill or something and they took the money that i had put in there (since both our names are on the account since im a minor) anyways this is where i have trust issues with my mom. I left my money in my secret place before i left for my trip . I must have counted the exact amount like 20 times just to make sure. I typed the amount in my special place in a note on my phone so i wouldnt forget. Well, when i came back from my trip, i noticed $117 to be exact was missing from the special spot. I again, counted numeroud times to make sure it wasnt math errors. I am 110% sure i am missing money. I did not loose misplace or spend it (since i have been out of state) i calmly asked my mom if she borrowed any of my money & told her id rather her just tell me the truth i wouldnt mind that over a lie, well she freaked out denied she took it swore to God and on her mother that she didnt take it. But.. She has taken some of my things in the past and pawned it to a pawn shop . So i feel like more trust has been lost, and i have no proof she took it like on a camera or something and its not like im gonna finger print my special spot haha. What do you think i should do? I really try hard to save my money for college, ect.
Can someone withdraw money from my bank account if they get my passbook?
It is not possible.Let us assume like thisRamesh got your psssbook and he goes to the bank for withdrawing the moneyFor this purpose, he require a cheque book or debit card or withdrawal slipHe is not having cheque book or debit card and the left out option is to get withdrawal slip from the bank.Once the passbook is produced to the bank, the withdrawal slip is given to the bearer. In some banks, withdrawal slips are available in the counter itself and anybody can pick up the slips as they want.Now Ramesh is filling up the withdrawal slip and he has to put “Your” signature.Unless he knows as to forge your signature, he can assume the signature basing upon the name available in the passbook,However, the bank officials used to pass cheques or withdrawal slips after verifying the signatures and it is not easy for Ramesh to get cash from the bank
My mom emptied my bank account, will I ever see my money again?
My mom works for the state, and when I began working at the age of 16, we opened an account at the State Employee's Credit Union because of the awesome rates. The only thing was that her name had to be on one of my accounts for me to be eligible for the account. I opened a checking account in my name, and both of our names were on my savings account. Fast forward three years later, and at 19, I had roughly $10,000 in the bank. Less than $200 of it was in my checking account, because I like to keep my savings and make sure I draw as much interest as possible. My mother and I got into an argument this morning over online shopping. Although I'm an adult, and making smart purchases and things, she decides that to "teach me a lesson" she is going to empty out my bank account. I haven't had the opportunity to speak with my mother yet, but as far as I am concerned, I have been stolen from. My hard earned money has been taken away from me. I know the law is a little messed up when it comes to joint accounts, but is there any way I could possibly get my money back? I love my mom very much, and the thought of taking her to court seems unreal. I feel hurt and betrayed, and I'm not sure what I need to do. Either way, I am really going to need my money back. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Can I sue my parents for taking my money and not giving it back?
My parents had access to my bank account when I was a minor and I never switched accounts so they still have access to it. I am now 18 almost 19 and my parents took all the money out of my savings and put it into their account without my permission and force me to give them over half my paycheck to them each week. They promised to give me it all back once i reach $800 but are now refusing to give it all back for a long time. Since it is my money and they took it without my permission and refuse to give it back ever, can't I sue them? or anything? HELP I need my money ASAP. If I can, please give me specific info on how to do so. thank you.