[Melas]

This whole thread is about divorce by proxy. Terri is unable to file for divorce on her own behalf.

[atruelady]

I see. I got caught up talking about divorces in general and what Terri would or would not want.

I don't know of any states that have divorces by proxy.

I know that most states have statutes that allow divorces for incapacity/mental reasons, and if filed by the person seeking a divorce, they would have to appoint an attorney for the incapacitated party.

Her parents can't sue and the petition would most likely be thrown out. Its a good move, but I am afraid this would be valuable time spent lost on a particular.

[TAdams8591]

This whole case is about death by proxy as the same applies to Terri's court ordered death.

It is amazing that other's can decide that Terri can die (irreversible), but they can't decide she can be divorced(reversible).

[supercat]

This whole thread is about divorce by proxy. Terri is unable to file for divorce on her own behalf.

The laws allow for a guardian to file for a divorce on behalf of an incapacitated person. The problem is the catch-22 of Michael being both the guardian and the would-be target of a divorce motion.