VIC Theft of money in trust

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Jetski

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22 March 2021
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Hi some advice would be great
Person 1 diagnosed with early on set Parkinson’s disease. Doctor recommended having large sums of money looked after by a trusted person (due to the sometimes impulsive spending behaviour caused by the disease). He trusted his ex wife as they were civil. She completely knew the money was for her just to hold. He has been also regularly paying his child support to her.
In the past 5 months he has transferred $44500 to her account to hold.
He now requires the money to pay the out of pocket expenses for his deep brain stimulation surgery. Upon request for it she has admitted to spending it on house renovations and has no means to get it.
What is the likely outcome of this? Meeting with a solicitor this week but curious for opinions.
Not having that money is now delaying his life changing surgery.
 
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