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How to make separation for elderly couple while one of them is mentally disabled?
Asked on Nov 10th, 2014 on Elder Law - New Jersey
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My parents live in 1 bedroom apartment in subsidized housing in Jersey City. My dad is mentally disabled and has homemakers coming every day to take care of him. My mom is also a sick women and needs space to rest and to take care of herself. She wants to separate from her husband ( my dad). How she can legally do it in NJ?
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That is a divorce from bed and board. If one of the parties is not competent, then that person cannot be a party to a lawsuit and would have to have a guardian appointed.
Answered on Nov 10th, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship