When do I report my spouse and my car missing?
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When do I report my spouse and my car missing?
My spouse takes my car and may be gone for up to 3 days at a time. He is also a cocaine addict and will be in a car that is titled and licensed and insured to me. We have been married for 9 months. Is this something that I should report to the police? I have been a teacher for 33 years and I am due to retire in 3 more years. I am worried about what may happen to me if he is caught with an illegal substance in this vehicle. He has also forged my name on 3 different checks. One I have reported to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept. I am waiting for the other 2 copies to come in the mail.
Asked on June 1, 2009 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Report him missing and let the police know all of the facts. If he is caught with controlled substances in your vehicle you won't be charged. However, if he has an accident with your car, as owner you have potential liability.
Additionally, you can press charges against him for forging your checks.
Bottom line, after you leave the police station head to the nearest attorney's office and file for divorce. This man is only going to bring you down, and at a point in life that you can least afford it (financially, emotionally,etc).
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