Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

If a spouce has attempted suicide in the past and still talks about commiting suicide is it possible to force that spouce to stay in a facility which will offer psychiatric help? What might be required to for this to happen and how long would he probably stay there if this happened?


Asked on 5/30/10, 6:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

You are suggesting an involuntary commitment to a mental institution. The first step is to file a petition with the court. In your case, it may require the assistance of an attorney given the complexity of such petitions.

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Answered on 6/11/10, 8:54 am


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