2007-08-19 13:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by martin-angela@att.net 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well, first off, the person has to be diagnosed with a mental or physical impairment that makes it impossible for them to make a sensible decision. That person can give you power of attorney to make decisions for them, but if they are incapable of understanding the implications then he/she has to be declared as being unfit to make a decision. I think this is a matter that needs to go through the courts so that you can legally make decisions for your spouse. You have to hedge all your bets because if you make decisions for him/her without their consent then you could be in serious trouble. Ring up a Lawyer and ask their advice. If you read the Disability Act you will see that a person with a disability have lots of rights and there are specific processes you need to go through to take away their rights. Just be very careful and get some legal advice.
2007-08-19 13:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by rightio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first determination is to whether or not they are truly in a "common law marriage" - if they're in the US, there are only about 15 states that even recognize "common law", and they all have a multi-pronged test that goes beyond "we've lived together for a magical number of years".
2007-08-19 13:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state. if the state recongnizes a common law marriage and is registered with a clerk, then yes. but if you are in a state that doesn't honor common law marriages, you are nothing but a roommate to them.
2007-08-19 13:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Isabella S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your married yes but common law no.
2007-08-19 14:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by Teenie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so but, if you want better answers ask in law and ethic's....
2007-08-19 13:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state you live in......
2007-08-19 13:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋