QUESTION
Can a none licensed drug counselor keep me from seeing my girlfriend?
Asked on Mar 27th, 2014 on Litigation - Virginia
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My girlfriend voluntary entered a live in rehab. Come to find out it is a religious base rehab. I have not been allowed to see my girlfriend for over three month now. She can't call me she can only use the phone when money is needed and this so called counselor Crystal won't let me talk to her. She suffers from mental health problems. What are Ashley and myself rights?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Too bad. You have no legal claim.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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You have none. She entered the rehab voluntarily and chances are very good that you are a major reason why she needed rehab. So Crystal is doing her best to help Ashley get over her dependencies, including you. Perhaps you need to think about going into rehab as well?
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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Since you are not married and not related, you have no rights. Since you have reason to believe that her mental health is in danger, you can report the matter to the public health authorities. Whatever you do, do not send her or the rehab facility any more money.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Since it was a voluntary commitment she can walk out any time and end the treatment. If she entered it because a judge ruled she needed to have it as part of her parole, then she will be back before the judge. You have no rights because you are not married nor her legal guardian.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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In some rehabs no contact is allowed for one year so I'm not sure. She ought to have some limited contact with family.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 9:22 AM