08/02/2026
Here are 5 crimes I see during divorce that almost never get prosecuted:
1. Theft
Hiding cash. Taking jewelry. Withholding documents, and sentimental items you’re legally entitled to.
2. Impersonation / Unauthorized Access
Logging into your bank accounts, retirement, email, or cloud storage without permission to pull information or move money.
3. Forgery
Signing your name on checks, tax returns, loan documents, or authorization forms.
4. Perjury
Lying under oath on financial affidavits, tax returns, or in court. Omitting income. Hiding assets.
5. Illegal Surveillance / Hacking
Installing spyware, tracking devices, or accessing private messages, emails, or accounts without consent.
Here’s the part people don’t expect: most of this doesn’t get treated like a criminal case. Law enforcement is often reluctant to step into domestic disputes, and family court isn’t designed to prosecute crimes. That leaves a gap.
So what do you do?
You document everything. Screenshots, statements, login alerts, missing asset timelines.
You preserve evidence before confronting anything.
You use formal discovery to force disclosure.
You subpoena records when necessary.
And when appropriate, you consult with a criminal attorney about whether charges or reports make sense in your specific situation.
Family court can still address the behavior through sanctions, unequal distribution, credibility findings, and fee awards, even when no one is charged criminally.
