Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
Marriages in Hospitals
My uncle recently had a massive heart attack and is in cardiac ICU. He is under heavy sedation and can not speak do to life support. He comes to for seconds at a time. At times he can write down questions, but then fades fast. His questions are barely legible and are short. His girlfriend wants to get married. He has told the family in the past that he never wants to marry again. The head nurse told the girlfriend NO. Another nurse told her yes supposedly. We as the family do not feel it is for the right reasons. He has never agreed or disagreed to this. What are our options as the immediate family to stop this? What is the legal precedent for this situation?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Marriages in Hospitals
You should have on file who the family members are and that no one at the hospital makes decisions concerning him until they are consulted. Inform the staff at the hospital about who is caring for your uncle. Fill out a sheet which states who you are with your phone number for emergencies. Someone in the family will need to be the spoke person and the decision maker for his health care. In addition, inform the staff about your concern about the girlfriend and her desire to marry your uncle. It would be very unlikely that this would happen since he would have to sign and be able to comprehend what is going on. Good Luck.
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