Reasons to divorce:
He had found another wife and fathered 2 children.
He says, "Terri died in 1990"
He claims she was in PVS so he couldn't communicate with her.
He had dispute with her parents, not a good situation for anyone.
Reasons to stay married:
Husband could take out $millions in life insurance, viaticals, without Terri's signature.
Terri was eligible for Social Security Income.
Husband could claim her on income tax returns as a dependant.
He could limit all medical treatment and therapy for her recovery.
He could maintain legal and financial guardianship over Terri's affairs.
He could order her death.
sp
I also understand that Terri came into quite a HUGE inheritance that would pass to Michael when she died. I heard Mr. Schindler (the father) say this.