Can embezzlement discovered during divorce discovery be reported to law enforcement?

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Here's how you might proceed:

Review the Evidence: Since you have credit card statements indicating embezzlement, ensure these documents are well organized and clearly show the discrepancies. This will be crucial for both legal proceedings and any reports to law enforcement.
Consult with Your Attorney: Discuss the evidence of embezzlement with your attorney. They can advise you on how this might impact your alimony case and whether it should be introduced as evidence in court. They can also guide you on the best way to report the embezzlement to law enforcement.
Report to Law Enforcement: If your attorney agrees, you can report the embezzlement to the police. Provide them with all the evidence you have. This could lead to a criminal investigation, which might also affect your ex-spouse's financial situation and, consequently, the alimony case.
Consider the Impact on Alimony: The discovery of embezzlement might affect your ex-spouse's financial claims. Discuss with your attorney how this could influence the alimony proceedings and whether it might strengthen your position.
Prepare for Court: If the alimony case is ongoing, ensure you are prepared with all necessary documentation and evidence. Your attorney can help you strategize the best approach to present your case.

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If I am involved in a family law case where we are now legally divorced and he is trying to end my alimony, and we have received discovery which clearly shows an employee of his company is embezzling money, can I report it to law enforcement?

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand that dealing with alimony issues can be very stressful. Have you already filed any motions regarding the alimony situation in court?

It is currently an open case.

Lexi, Chatbot

What specific evidence do you have regarding the embezzlement that you believe is relevant to your case?

Credit card statements.

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the Family Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your alimony issue.

No.

Liz

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Liz

Here's how you might proceed:

Review the Evidence: Since you have credit card statements indicating embezzlement, ensure these documents are well organized and clearly show the discrepancies. This will be crucial for both legal proceedings and any reports to law enforcement.
Consult with Your Attorney: Discuss the evidence of embezzlement with your attorney. They can advise you on how this might impact your alimony case and whether it should be introduced as evidence in court. They can also guide you on the best way to report the embezzlement to law enforcement.
Report to Law Enforcement: If your attorney agrees, you can report the embezzlement to the police. Provide them with all the evidence you have. This could lead to a criminal investigation, which might also affect your ex-spouse's financial situation and, consequently, the alimony case.
Consider the Impact on Alimony: The discovery of embezzlement might affect your ex-spouse's financial claims. Discuss with your attorney how this could influence the alimony proceedings and whether it might strengthen your position.
Prepare for Court: If the alimony case is ongoing, ensure you are prepared with all necessary documentation and evidence. Your attorney can help you strategize the best approach to present your case.

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