Teresa And Joe Giudice Fraud Update: Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and Joe Giudice accused of a whopping 39 counts of fraud will give children to Joe Giudice's brother if the reality couple are sentenced to jail. Joe and Teresa are to arrive in court on fraud charges in February and the chance of one both of them facing jail time is startlingly good, so decisions about the children's future is somethiing Teresa and Giudice have had to determine. Though Teresa has been living in denial for some time now, she can no longer turn her back from making serious decisions for her daughters.

Teresa Giudice has previously said that if they go to jail for fraud that she will not let her brother Joe Gorga and wife Melissa Gorga take their kids no matter how much the children adore their aunt and uncle. And now Joe Giudice has confirmed that if they go to prison for fraud their four daughters will be taken care of by his brother. The judge makes his decision in February 2014. There is a chance that Teresa will serve time in jail but there is no doubt that father Joe Giudice will serve time in prision. 

The Giudices are in danger of going to jail for 50 years and Teresa's brother Joe Gorgas was previously the front runner for taking care of their four small children, but not if Teresa and Joe Giudice have anything to say about it. Teresa does not want them to obtain custody and will fight to the death to see that her children go elsewhere. Joe Guidice confirmed again to Andy Cohen on 'Watch WHat Happens Live' that if anything, the children will be taken care of by his brother. Will Joe Giudice's brother be a good caregiver to their four little girls?

Even though Joe and Teresa have had major issues with Joe and wife Melisa Gorgas, their relationship seemed mended and it is only fitting that Teresa's closest family members watch the kids. But according to radaronline Teresa has publicly stated that Melissa will take her children 'over my dead body.' Teresa and Melissa have been fighting for several years and Teresa would not be able to watch her sworn enemy adopt her four little girls. So maybe Joe Giudice's brother would be a better fit to watch the kids.

Joe and Teresa plead not guilty to a whopping 39 counts of fraud. They included bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Joe is also accused of failing to file tax returns for 2004 through 2008.

Although Teresa thinks that she won't be going to jail because a judge 'couldn't possibly take four children away from their mother' the possiblity of jailtime for the Jersey Housewife is very possible. 

Teresa and Joe Giudices were charged with a whopping 39 counts of fraud. They include bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Joe is also accused of failing to file tax returns for 2004 through 2008.

Joe Giudice, whose real first name is Giuseppe, is an Italian citizen. Thus, he could face deportation if he is convicted.

The Giudices, who live in Montville Township, N.J., are facing charges of exaggerating their income while applying for loans before their reality TV show debuted.

Joe Giudice, 43, was released on a $500,000 bond secured by his father, Frank. Teresa Giudice, 41, was released on a $500,000 unsecured bond.

The duo also had their travel restricted to New Jersey and New York and had to surrender their passports.

The pattern of alleged fraud may have lasted a decade, ," U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman said.

"They're serious charges," he said.

 "They are alleged to have made false statements to the bankruptcy court and the banks that lent them money," Fishman told press.

They also failed to file tax returns from 2004-2008.

In a statement, Teresa Giudice discussed the charges.

"I support Joe and, as a wonderful husband and father, I know he wants only the best for our lovely daughters and me," she said. "I am committed to my family and intend to maintain our lives in the best way possible, which includes continuing my career. As a result, I am hopeful that we will resolve this matter with the government as quickly as possible."

On Watch What Heppens Live Teresa adds that "I can't fall apart. I have my daughters. They mean the world to me."