Background - Brother is in USCG. Found out the other day, wife has been cheating in his home when he goes on the boat. He came home a day early and found her in bed with another man...
He took wife to see psychiatrist who diagnosed her with depression with suicidal ideation and alcoholism.
They have a two month old child.
She is 19. My brother is 23. The wife has been hanging with a girl who's boyfriend is involved in gang activity.
She is down to 90lbs and we have reason to believe she is using drugs, other than marijuana.
She has already threatened my brother with knives and is extremely violent and erratic. She still has a key to their apartment. He fears for his safety and the safety of their child.
Can he put her away? How would he go about doing this.
He is filing for divorce today.
Thanks.
2007-09-14 02:12:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
CompassionateAngel-OMG! I'm with you on this one. We TOLD my brother this chick was trouble. I just fear for my brother's safety and the baby. I'm all the way in Michigan. He's in Missouri by himself. My father's going down there tomorrow. Thank God. This is insane.
2007-09-14 03:52:04 · update #1
First, change the locks on the apartment. Second, get a restraining order from the court, making her stay away. Third, contact the court and ask for an evaluation order to get her seen at the psychiatric center. Fourth, follow up and ask for a commitment order if she really turns out to be crazy.
That child is in danger, and it's your job to make sure he's protecting the child.
Go. Do it now.
2007-09-14 02:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think he can put her away because she not really that crazy, unless she acts out. He can file for custody of his baby though, at family court. If she is down to 90lbs she is next to being dead, she may be aneroxic because of her depression, or she maybe using other drugs because she is so violent. Its ashame what drugs and the wrong friends can do to a person. She has to want to get help, your brother can try an be there for her if she wasnt already this way when he left. They both will need strong support from family.
2007-09-14 02:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kim C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dr that saw her needs to be involved. He also needs to let his co know a bit what is going on in case she starts making trouble, men in military can really be messed up career wise if a spouse starts trouble. She needs to be deemed incompetent or just hospitalized voluntarily for depression. Either way a Dr or team of health care professionals is going to have to be involved. He needs to make sure that the baby is safe and no where near her if she is actually that bad. Chilren's services may need to get involved if he can't get a restraining order ffrom the local family court. He needs to consult with his lawyer also. One last thing, turn in the drug heads she is hanging with.
2007-09-14 02:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Mawm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brother commit wife mental institution
2016-02-02 10:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he can't commit her, what he can do is get a legal separation from her and custody of his child, and let the courts know the problems his wife is having. He will need you as a witness, to prove she is violent and erratic in behaviour, and he fears for his child's life, as well as his own. Make note of her pulling a knife on him, and she still has the home keys in her procession. This a very unsafe atmosphere for anyone ex-specially the child. Seek legal help, and make these complaints, and see what your actual legal rights are, do this ASAP as well as filing for a legal separation followed by a divorce. Take care and god bless.
2016-03-18 05:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he cannot have her committed on what you are telling us. If she tried to commit suicide then he can have her seen (not necessarily committed) if she hurts him or the kids, he can have her arrested.
The best thing he can do right now, is document EVERYTHING. Keep a notebook. He should get the kids out of there if possible. If they are going through a divorce there will probably be a custody battle, he will need the documentation (simple notebook with dates and actions and things she has said) and he will have to fight for the custody of them.
I wish him luck and an impartial judge (it is not always easy for the judge to see past the mothers tears)
2007-09-14 02:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by A***n G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The psychiatrist would have to agree, as would another doctor.
He could recomend she is assessed.
Suicidal ideation is the only thing there that I can see being a cause for this. Depending on how bad the others are.
She does appear to need help of some sort.
2007-09-14 02:23:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should speak with the doctor who treated/diagnosed her. If she is considered to herself or others, there are processes for putting her away. This usually involves a temporary (72 hour) stay in a hospital for evaluation. After that, it's up to the health care system.
Is he trying to do this because he's angry or because he wants to help her? After all, he's filing for divorce...
Your brother should consult a lawyer before locking her out of their shared apartment. She is his wife and has equal claim to the apartment and its contents. He may need to establish that she is dangerous before he can lock her out.
2007-09-14 02:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could possibly get a mental inquest warrant for her. They would have to keep her for at least 72 hours. Usually that is done at your local court house. Even if the hospital thinks that they do need to keep her for a while, it will probably only be for a week or two. While she's gone, he needs to change the lock on the apartment and get a restraining order against her.
2007-09-14 02:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she makes homicidal or suicidal threats she can be detained for observation for at least 72 hours. You have to notify the authorities, usually the police, and they will most likely take her to the psychiatric hospital. The attending Psychiatrist will take it from there.
However, if she commits a crime, she may be taken to jail. And you named at least 3 possible crimes. (threats of bodily harm, possible drug possession and child abuse or neglect)
If your brother is at all compassionate have him try to get her to a hospital as opposed to jail, where she can get help.
There are very specific laws governing treating the mentally ill. He must abide by them. If she is still considered a resident of their abode HE can be liable if he locks her out.
He is in for a possibly long struggle, there is no easy answer in this scenario. Have him consult with an attorney ASAP.
Good luck.
Peace.
2007-09-14 02:25:54 · answer #10 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋