Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Legal responsiblliy
My wife is presently in a mental institution and has been diagnosed with a severe mental disorder.
Do I as her husband have more of a legal right to her then her family has?
Asked on 8/18/05, 7:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns
Mark Johns, Esquire
Re: Legal responsiblliy
Unless she has designated someone else as her health care power of attorney you are next of kin and have te right to information regarding treatment.
Answered on 8/18/05, 8:21 pm