OnlyFans star Lena the Plug (Lena Nersesian) told TMZ on June 4, 2026, that she never filed for divorce from Adam22 — claiming a stranger forged her signature and submitted dissolution papers in Los Angeles County with a $435 filing fee paid by check. Filing a forged petition in California is a felony under Cal. Penal Code § 115, punishable by up to three years in prison.
Key Facts
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| What happened | Outlets reported Lena the Plug filed to divorce Adam22; she now says the filing was forged by a stranger |
| When | TMZ reported the denial on June 4, 2026 |
| Where | Los Angeles County Superior Court, California |
| Who's affected | Lena Nersesian, Adam22 (Adam Grandmaison), and their shared minor child |
| Key statute/rule | Cal. Penal Code § 115 (filing false/forged documents); Cal. Fam. Code § 2330 (dissolution petition requirements) |
| Impact | Raises questions about signature verification, identity theft in court filings, and how California voids a forged petition |
Why this matters legally
A divorce filed under a forged signature is void and exposes the forger to felony prosecution in California. Under Cal. Penal Code § 115, knowingly filing any false or forged document with a court that would be entitled to be recorded is a felony — each separate filing counts as a distinct offense, and the statute carries a state prison term of up to three years per count. The reported $435 check used to pay the filing fee creates a documentary trail that investigators can subpoena directly from the bank.
The alleged scheme combines two distinct legal harms. First, the forgery itself violates California's false-filing and forgery statutes. Second, paying a court fee with another person's identity and submitting paperwork in her name implicates identity theft under Cal. Penal Code § 530.5, which makes it a crime to willfully use another person's personal identifying information for any unlawful purpose. When the unlawful purpose is initiating a fraudulent legal proceeding affecting custody of a child, prosecutors treat the conduct as significantly aggravated.
The TMZ report ties the $435 check to a man connected to prior police wellness checks at Lena's home. That detail matters because it potentially links the filing to a specific individual, transforming an anonymous prank into a traceable felony. California courts do not require notarization on a standard dissolution petition, which is precisely why forged family-law filings can slip through intake — the signature on Form FL-100 is verified by the declarant under penalty of perjury, not by a notary.
How California law handles this
California provides specific mechanisms to void a fraudulent dissolution petition and punish the person who filed it. A divorce action in California begins when a petitioner files Form FL-100 under Cal. Fam. Code § 2330, which requires the petition to state the grounds for dissolution and be signed under penalty of perjury. Because the clerk's office does not independently verify identity at intake, the system relies on the perjury declaration and post-filing service rules to catch fraud.
When a person discovers a divorce was filed in their name without authorization, California law allows them to challenge it. Under Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 473, a party can move to set aside a void filing, and a judgment or order obtained through extrinsic fraud — such as a forged petition — can be vacated even after the normal six-month window because the court never acquired proper jurisdiction over a petition the named party did not actually file. A petition the supposed petitioner never signed is a legal nullity.
California treats forgery of court documents as a wobbler-adjacent serious offense. Cal. Penal Code § 115 classifies filing a forged or false instrument as a straight felony, and the statute expressly states that each filing constitutes a separate violation. If the forger also used Lena's identity to write or authorize the $435 check, Cal. Penal Code § 530.5 identity theft charges can be stacked, each carrying its own potential one-year county jail or state prison exposure. Prosecutors in Los Angeles County would coordinate with the court clerk to authenticate the filing record.
California also gives the victim civil remedies. A person whose identity was used to file fraudulent court papers can pursue a civil claim for identity theft damages under Cal. Civil Code § 1798.93, which allows recovery of actual damages, attorney's fees, and a civil penalty. This means the alleged victim here could both cooperate with a criminal prosecution and separately sue the forger for the disruption, legal costs, and reputational harm caused by the fake filing.
Practical takeaways
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Check court records directly if you suspect a filing in your name. In Los Angeles County, you can search the Superior Court's online case index or request records in person to confirm whether a divorce petition (Form FL-100) actually exists under your name.
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Act within the response window. A divorce respondent in California has 30 days from service to file a response under Cal. Fam. Code § 2020; if you were never served because the filing was fraudulent, document that immediately so a default judgment cannot be entered against you.
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File a police report and a fraud declaration. Report suspected forgery to local law enforcement and notify the court clerk in writing. A formal police report strengthens both the Penal Code § 115 criminal case and any later motion to void the filing.
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Preserve the paper trail. The $435 check, envelope, and any electronic submission metadata are evidence. Banks retain check images, and court e-filing systems log IP addresses and account credentials that can identify the filer.
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Move promptly to set aside any order. If a court issued any temporary order based on the forged petition, file a motion under Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 473 to vacate it before it affects custody or property rights.
If you have discovered a divorce or court filing submitted under your name without your authorization, a California family law attorney can help you move quickly to void the filing, protect your custody and property rights, and coordinate with law enforcement. Browse our directory to connect with a divorce attorney in your county.
This article discusses recent news and provides general legal commentary. It does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Consult a qualified family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.