How I can get out my wife from nursing home they don't let her go: I am married to her 31 years she is currently staying in nursing home nursing home manager told me they have to watch her 24 hours because her health issue they say beginning of memory issue up to me she is very healthy my first question which court I should go civil court or probate common please or munipulicity court second I need sample of court petion to file .then when I see clerk of court what should I say I am here to file case exct thanx
Michael’s answer: You need to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction as soon as possible. The situation you describe is unclear to me. It sounds as though you may need to become the court appointed guardian for your wife. This entails filing the appropriate petition for guardianship in court, likely in the Probate Division. This is not a simple matter. The petition and associated court filings should be drafted by an experienced attorney who is familiar with the rules of practice in your jurisdiction. I urge you to seek out and consult with counsel.
Charged with burglary2 and complaining witness wants to drop charges what will most likely happen: I had broken 4 car windows of a ex the police were called and i was caught inside of the car they charged me with burglary because they said i had a bag of chips and candy in my hand while in the car the complaining witness my ex now does not want to pursue burglary charges but wants her windows paid for can this be resolved with a lesser charge like criminal damage to property help please dont know what to expect
Michael’s answer: Hire an attorney. With regard to crime victims, the term "dropping charges" (or "not pressing charges") really doesn't exist in my experience. The State's Attorney decides whether to proceed on or dismiss criminal charges. This decision is not left up to the victim. The prosecutor may well speak with the victim/complaining witness regarding the case, but ultimately the disposition of the matter is up to the prosecutor. Your attorney can attempt to negotiate the matter on your behalf with the prosecuting attorney. Based upon the case as you describe it, it may well be possibly to negotiate this matter to a misdemeanor. This is a serious matter. I urge you to hire a lawyer.
When is poor hygiene a nursing home offense and what if they neglect hygiene frequently?: patient is not able to wash her hands until shower day and not even then. she is never brought to a sink after toileting, before meals and after meals or ever. the patient has black old debris under her nails that is so caked in that it is painful for her to have it removed. She also has a eye dysfunction that requires good hygiene daily and as needed. she does not get that every morning as evident by crusty closed eyes that render her blind.
Michael’s answer:
Your question involves the laws of the state of New Hampshire. I do not practice in New Hampshire and cannot comment directly on applicable laws in that state.
I did however check on the internet and discovered the Office of the (NH) Long Term Care Ombundsman. That office can be contacted at 603 271 4375. The office gets involved, as I understand it, in the investigation of problems and complaints involving nursing home residents. There is an ombundsman type office in my state of Illinois; I presume each state has a similar office or state sponsored service.
I suggest you call and speak with the ombundsman's office about your concerns. You should also seek out and consult with a New Hampshire attorney experienced in nursing home and long term care matters.
Good luck.