My fiance had a checking account with his now ex-girlfriend and closed the account. However she continues to write checks on the account. He has already paid almost $10,000 on debts that she has incurred writing these checks and signing his name to loans.
We have looked for help almost everywhere (Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, Bank, Collection Agency, Vendors, etc.) but no one will help us. What should we do now?
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Loans with your boyfriend's name forged by the ex-girlfriend are not a legal obligation of your boyfriend. Checks written on the closed account should be returned as "account closed" by the bank. There is no authority allowing a company to seek remittance from your boyfriend based on a check written by the ex-girlfriend.
This doesn't mean you won't get calls if he can be located. Speak with an attorney familiar with the laws of your state. Ensure there is no perceived common law marriage obligation here and if any notices need to be posted by your boyfriend announcing his independence. Certainly this should be a cheaper alternative than paying for his ex's lifestyle, now that he is with you.
Published on BankingQuestions.com 9/05/07
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Loans with your boyfriend's name forged by the ex-girlfriend are not a legal obligation of your boyfriend. Checks written on the closed account should be returned as "account closed" by the bank. There is no authority allowing a company to seek remittance from your boyfriend based on a check written by the ex-girlfriend.