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I don't understand why Terry's parents can't be made her legal guardians. I haven't read the whole story, but it seems to me that if the man wants so badly to be her "ex-husband," why can't he get a divorce but give up custody to her parents, who obviously want to see her live? Seems that maybe the rumors of criminal wrongdoing on his part are more than just rumors... particularly after the bone scan findings of multiple major traumas.

why can't he get a divorce but give up custody to her parents, who obviously want to see her live?

Because he is a major creep! He is not Terri's loving "husband". He has been living with another woman Jody Centzone for the last 10 years. He has children with Jodi. What he has done to this family is beyond immoral. I only hope that one day he suffers as much pain as he has caused.

"Why can't he get a divorce but give up custody to her parents, who obviously want to see her live?"

He doesn't want to divorce her. He would be liable for splitting up whatever "assets" that were there during the marriage, including any he has gained while Terri has been incapacitated. Then there's the alimony he'd have to pay, too. All that, plus Terri would continue to live! If she ever gets any better, she might be able to tell what really happened that night she collapsed. He also had a terrible falling out with Terri's family after they found out what kind of son-in-law he really was. He doesn't want them to get any satisfaction from knowing that justice was served for Terri. No, he'd rather condemn her to a death by dehydration and starvation than have ANY of these alternatives!

To add further insult to injury, he already has another "wife" with whom he has fathered two children, one already here and the other on the way. This would totally put him in a financial bind, I'm sure. Paying the consequences for poor choices just isn't up his alley. Lovely, thoughtful guy, isn't he? Should be nominated for "Husband of the Year" (sarcasm)!

Seems that maybe the rumors of criminal wrongdoing on his part are more than just rumors... particularly after the bone scan findings of multiple major traumas.

My impression is that even if Mr. Schiavo had attempted to strangle Terri, the statute of limitations for that action has expired. On the other hand, if Terri were ever to recover and testify that her husband had tried to kill her, a court could probably be convinced that his subsequent actions also constituted attempted murder. I would suspect that in that the state would have no trouble finding jurors who were willing to personally rip Mr. Schiavo limb from limb, boil him in oil, and feed the remains to the dogs.

Mr. Schiavo thus can't afford to divorce his wife, since if he did he would be unable to prevent her recovery. He doesn't know what she might be able to testify to, and thus can't take that chance.

I'll admit I'm speculating, but it's the only scenario that makes any sense whatsoever. If Mr. Schiavo didn't think his wife would get well, he'd be better off financially having others try to treat her. The only reason he'd be spending money trying to ensure her death is if he specifically does not want her to get well.

"I don't understand why Terry's parents can't be made her legal guardians. I haven't read the whole story, but it seems to me that if the man wants so badly to be her "ex-husband," why can't he get a divorce but give up custody to her parents"

IMHO, I think the creep put her in the condition she is in today, and is sorely afraid she will get better and tell the world what a lowlife, scumsucking a**hole he really is!