[Brandon]

And I don't see why it should apply. There's been no suggestion that Schiavo has been sleeping around or leading a scandalous life. He has formed a long-term committed relationship with one woman, who he intends to marry. I understand that some people have a problem with him doing this while his wife is still technically alive, but I don't think you can view this as adultery in the usual sense of the word. More importantly, there is no chance whatsoever that his behavior, no matter how outrageous, will corrupt the morals of his ward, which is almost certainly why that clause was included in the statute in the first place.

[HiTech RedNeck]

It should apply (1) because it's IN the law; (2) because any sane person would conclude that a guardian living in sin is not conducive to the best interests of a disabled spouse ward who would prove very inconvenient to the guardian if she recovers. "Sane" is the operative word. It appears to leave out the trolls and Judge Three-Divorces Greer.

[supercat]

There's been no suggestion that Schiavo has been sleeping around or leading a scandalous life.

Most people still consider open adultery to be scandalous. Few here would have any problem with Michael seeking a divorce, but to have children by Jodi without first divorcing Terri is scandalous.

[pollywog]

" adultery in the USUAL sense of the word"????????

What world do you live in?? Adultery is ADULTERY!!!!!