Q: My parents didn't agree with my marriage 11 years ago and I was not allowed to be part of the family.
My mother is the person behind me no longer being part of things. She has always been jealous of my relationship with my father. The past year my father left me a voice message saying he needed to talk to me but I couldn't let anyone know. I have the message. He is 83 and getting dementia. My mother won't allow me to see him. Is there any rights I have to visit my father?
A: That really is a matter best resolved within the family. Talk to siblings or others. If he is staying at home, she could keep you from entering, unless he can let you in. If he is in a care facility, she might have given them instructions on who can visit. You could file a court action to try to gain access. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local estate planning or probate attorney to review the facts and advise you.
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