For the same reason I decided to serve the D papers. In my situation I knew that my H was/is having an A and once I found $600 stashed into a jacket pocket.
I have kids and did not want to see all what we worked for to go down the drain and I had/have no idea if he is going through some MLC stuff or just went crazy now.
I even remember reading somewhere that 25years advised someone to consult a L to check your rights and so. That's what I did, I actually put some sanctions on my H that he can't touch our assets until we decide who has what.
It's a paradox, very unfortunately that we want them back and we do everything possible to revert the separation and in the same time we need to be vigilant on the financial side.
Is your H depositing his income in this joint account? If so, he is entitle to get some money out for his expenses, if not, if he does not pitch in anymore and is just taking money out, then you have one Red Flag.
There so many reasons he could be doing this, or not since the quantities are still small. But act now, don't wait until things get ugly. Is the house in your name or his name?
This was another reason for the D papers in my case. The house is in my H's name because Taxes purposes. When we separated, I went to the bank and was told that he could sell the house without my consent anytime he would like.
So, once I served him, he couldn't do that anymore. Be careful and look for some legal advice. You do not need to start the D right now, but you can talk to a L and see what are your rights in your specific situation.
Many Law offices offer a 30 min to an hour 1st consultation free of charge. I even went to a free service sponsored by the city where you could consult with a L for an hour and was all free.
Take care and take the best decision that fits your case.
