Opelousas, LA asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana

Q: Can I press charges if my estranged husband took my half of our income taxes?

My estranged husband and I filed our taxes together but he had it set up where the money would go on a card that he has possession of. The money came in yesterday (02-27-19). I called him to meet up so we could split the money evenly but he's telling me he will give me what he wants to give me out of the money. I have already threatened to call the cops on him if I don't get my money by today. Can I get the police involved and press charges or would it be pointless because we're still legally married but have been separated for 10 months?

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Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Pointless but you could have filed for divorce 10 months ago and had refund issued in a check. You need to hire a divorce lawyer.

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