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That family divorced her and put her in a nursing home home. My daught has 3 children under 18. The ex has 2 older ones and mother in law has the youngest. Ever so often theyve allowed me to see my daughter then I get shut out again. Now they've discarded her completely and have my daughters... View More

answered on Dec 29, 2024
You can file a petition to guardianship court to be your daughters guardian and conservator.

answered on Apr 5, 2023
Possibly. You need to get that charge dismissed if at all possible.
My mom is in a nursing home and my question is if there is a nurse working there that I would prefer not to care for mom do I have the right to refuse the care of a nurse for my mom in the nursing home? My mom always gets her medicine by 8:30 pm and this one nurse gives it to her between 930 and... View More

answered on Jun 28, 2017
You need to address your concerns with the nursing supervisor and director of the home. However, if your mother is receiving her medicine as prescribed, it does not appear at this point there is a valid claim for abuse or negligence.
it is a law suit against a nursing home for fathers death. there are 6 sons if one passes away what happens

answered on Jan 13, 2016
Sorry for your loss. It depends on the law of the state. Nursing home negligence lawsuits are complicated and should be handled by a lawyer familiar with these lawsuits.
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Can I file charges on them for putting her on an narcotic when I said NO?

answered on Jul 14, 2015
Talk to a local elder law lawyer about your rights and options. If there was injury, talk to a local nursing home negligence lawyer. Be well.
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