I am the primary and my mother is the secondary on a bank account. I have not always had access to the account. Last year we signed papers g...

Question

I am the primary and my mother is the secondary on a bank account. I have not always had access to the account. Last year we signed papers giving me access again . We recently had a fight and I took the money from the account. Now she threatening to press criminal charges. I called the bank and they said I have legal access and I doubt they would give me that large amount of money if it were not legal. Just need to know if any charges can be pressed against me?

Answer

If it's your mother's money that you took, although the bank is not liable, you might face civil liability if your mother were to retain a resourceful lawyer. I suggest that you patch things up and return the money to your mother.