Father Misappropriated Settlement Funds

Summary

If your father misappropriated your settlement funds, you may have legal recourse. In Washington, misappropriation of funds is considered theft. You should gather any evidence you have, such as written agreements or bank transactions, and consult a lawyer. You may also consider filing a police report or a lawsuit. Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are harder to prove. Contact the King County Courthouse in Seattle, WA, for further assistance.

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I was in an accident in * and I had received a check of a quarter million dollars and when I received the check my father told me to sign the check over to him telling me that he would give me a little bit of money right then and after the check had been cleared he would send me money and pay for the things I needed paid for. Well he tricked me. And that was not what happend. And now he is telling me that I do not have any money what so ever left and that is not possible I am homeless carless mother of * that don't even have clothes that fit them anymore and my father is trying to tell me that every single penny of mine is gone. While he goes on vacations to Hawaii, vegas, he started his own day care business, bought himself a brand new * truck. And I am sure much more with my money that he claims that is no longer there.
Do you have any written agreement or proof of your father's promise to manage and distribute your money?
Yes
What state are you currently residing in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate legal information.
Washington
Do you have copies of the bank transactions or any other evidence showing your father's misuse of your funds?

In Washington, misappropriation of funds can be considered theft, which is a serious crime.
No I do not
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue?

In Washington, misappropriation of funds can be considered theft. You may need to consult with a lawyer or contact your local law enforcement.
I haven't taken any this is the first thing that I have done
What is the exact amount your father promised to give you from the check? In Washington, misappropriation of funds can be considered theft. You should consult a lawyer or contact local law enforcement.
He had promised to return to me the full amount of the money which was granted to me which was *,*$
Have you considered filing a police report or a lawsuit against your father for misappropriation of funds?

- In Washington, misappropriation of funds is considered theft.
- King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA. Contact: (*) *-*.
I need to do something which is why I am asking you which would be the best way to go about this situation
Have you consulted with a lawyer about this situation? In Washington, misappropriation of funds is considered theft. You may consider filing a lawsuit or a police report.
Not yet
What type of evidence do you have to prove your father's promise? In Washington, verbal agreements can be legally binding but harder to prove. Consider consulting a lawyer. King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA. Contact: (*) *-*.