Can my mother steal money from my account if her name was on it as a -cosigner but she forgedmy signature ona check?

Can my mother steal money from my account if her name was on it as a -cosigner but she forgedmy signature ona check?

I am a 17 years old. My mother has stolen every check I have received from my employer and has taken the money. She is a co-signer on the account and so has the right to take money out. However I never saw the checks and I know for a fact that she forged my signature to cash them. She has taken over $2,300 from me over the course of 4 months and I have recently opened a new bank account so she will be unable to do so again. I want to know if there’s any action I will be able to take against her?

Asked on February 8, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Massachusetts

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