[a5478]

"The family has few legal points to stand on. Therefore, they need two things; First, absolutely the best lawyers - nothing else will do - to maximize what little legal leverage that have."

What about Terri? Could a lawyer maximize her legal points as a disabled human being? The gross negligence to her well being - could she sue MS for mismanagment of her jury award? for denial of medical attention, treatment and therapy?

[MindBender26]

But she cannot speak for herself. She is legally and practically "incompetent," and the law provides in such cases, the next of kin, (Michael) speaks for and makes decisions for her.

It's a non-starter

We want her out from Michael's control, quickly and permanently.

To do this, we need very good lawyers.... and very supportive public opinion, NOW!

[MindBender26]

But she cannot speak for herself. She is legally and practically "incompetent," and the law provides in such cases, the next of kin, (Michael) speaks for and makes decisions for her.

It's a non-starter

We want her out from Michael's control, quickly and permanently.

To do this, we need very good lawyers.... and very supportive public opinion, NOW!

[MindBender26]

.... but this shows you are thinking in the right way. Keep it up!

[KDubRN]

"The family has few legal points to stand on. Therefore, they need two things; First, absolutely the best lawyers - nothing else will do - to maximize what little legal leverage that have."

What about Terri? Could a lawyer maximize her legal points as a disabled human being? The gross negligence to her well being - could she sue MS for mismanagment of her jury award? for denial of medical attention, treatment and therapy?

Realize this, a guardian in this state has a lot of power. The one who makes the guardian follow the rules is the judiciary. They are supposed to look out for the ward. In this instance, the judicial system backs MS. That emboldens him. It strokes his ego. Terri is left with no rights, and abuse continues and is condoned by the law.