Another scary thought and I believe you are correct! Apparently once my children are married, I am no longer considered part of their family and in the eyes of some courts have no 'standing.' This is just mind-boggling to me.
If Terri had signed a living will I might agree that you have no standing.
However, I agree with you that it is mind-boggling that the courts don't just tell Michael, "Look, as far as you're concerned, she's dead. Even if she ever comes out of it we will not let her approach you for a penny nor a moment of your time. We'll protect you from any hint you ever had a wife before your current babe. Her parents are taking over."
They want her, but he doesn't. Because he is her guardian, he has the sole say. She is unwanted and, thus, must die.
Every invalid a wanted invalid.
Shalom.