Q: Can my sons father make me include him in a wrongful death suit if I have had sole custody and his caregiver
He has not been involved in raising my handicap son. Now he see money. Can I stop him?
A: I am very sorry for your loss. Your lawyer should be answering this question, and if you do not have a lawyer, please retain one, as these types of claims are complex. There is a separate claim known as a survival action that can only be filed by your late son's estate for specific types of damages, in addition to the wrongful death claim. His father will have rights to participate, but there may be ways to address your concerns to some extent. Please consult with experienced counsel.
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