Lawyer: Lindsay Lohan's Dad Fears She'll Be the Next "Corey Haim"
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Michael Lohan isn't ready to leave his daughter Lindsay alone.
On Monday, hours after his ex Dina told Us that she wants to keep him away from their daughters Lindsay and Ali via restraining order, the embattled dad's new lawyer says he remains determined to "save and protect his daughter," and is prepared to pursue "legal action" if necessary.
His attorney (and CNN legal analyst) Lisa Bloom tells UsMagazine.com: "Michael has a problem millions of Americans have: what can a parent do when an adult child appears to have a serious alcohol or drug problem?"
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Bloom does not mention her client's recent attempt to stage an intervention, or his ex-wife's plans to file for a restraining order "imminently." ("My children are petrified of him," Dina told Us.)
"Michael loves his daughter with all his heart," lawyer Bloom continues. "He has watched along with the rest of us over the past few months as Lindsay has been photographed partying and clubbing night after night, appearing as though she is under the influence of alcohol or substances...With his own two eyes, just last week, he has seen her looking worse than ever."
Naming stars who famously died drug-related deaths, Bloom adds: "Michael is not going to stand idly by and watch his daughter become another Hollywood statistic," noting that he wants to "prevent Lindsay from becoming another Marilyn Monroe, Anna Nicole Smith, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, or Corey Haim."
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Even though Lindsay is 23, Bloom says Michael still has "a number of legal options" to intervene in his adult daughter's life.
But Michael hopes "none of that will be necessary," Bloom says. He hopes to meet with his eldest daughter soon (with both of their lawyers present) "to come up with an appropriate treatment plan that will allow her to get her life back on course."
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During a Monday radio appearance, Michael announced his plans to ask a sentencing judge to force Lindsay into rehab or give him conservatorship -- which would put him in control of her finances and other decisions. He also continued to charge that Lindsay is abusing drugs like "Adderall...bipolar medication, she's on anti-depressant medication...it's toxic."
Lindsay has denied using drugs, and told Us last Thursday, "he's nuts!"
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43Lindsay's mother is hotter i would love to dater so i can be lindsay stepdad and beat the hell out of her.
I hope she dies quickly to move on with our lifes one less junkie in the world just like corey haim they are all addicts trash.
Lindsay: they say your gaping crotch rotten hole is infected?
Please do us all a favor and use the gun today. so we all can move on!
lindsay's mother is the problem here. she is the one that thinks an underage teenager should be out partying in hollywood. lindsay, PLEASE stop listening to and hanging out with your mother! at least your father appears to be concerned about you-you are still young and can get your career back if you just stop doing the drugs, drinking, and general partying. wake up.
While the comparison between Lohan and Smith is a valid one, there's an equally valid comparison to be made between Papa Lohan and Larry Birkhead/ Howard Stern--all of whom want nothing more than to make a carreer out of leveraging their daughter/baby mama/ lover's fame for their own financial benefit.
michael needs to understand that lindsay being on an anti-depressant does not make her an addict, as long as she doesn't abuse it. his personal opinion of medication being "toxic" is just that: an opinion.
Well thus far Lindsay has apparently worked enough to avoid resorting to mid-day stripping for elderly men so she is ahead of Anna Nicole Smith in that regard, but we'll see how far her self-destructive behavior goes. If she stays out of work then we might have to keep an eye out for when the gold-digging starts.....though I don't know how effective that is when you're not even popular.
I agree with Michael in this case. The mother is a complete moron and obviously is in such denial that she feels Lindsay is a good role model for a 16 year old. That's scarry. And, I really can't see ML in it for Lindsay's money because she doesn't seem to have any left. She owes tons on her credit cards, she just got fired, she's been accused of stealing again and a few clubs have stopped paying her for her "appearnces". It's pretty pathetic when you can't even get paid to party anymore. Someone seriously needs to get her some help. Leave it to a judge. If a judge deems Michael fit to take care of her, hopefully he'll do the job right and get Lindsay on the right track.
AT THIS STATE IN THE GAME LETS START A POOL TO GUESS WHO GOES FIRST, LINDSAY OR ALI. WINNER TAKES ALL.
It'll be interesting to see what happens?
Yes, I'm sure he's terrified of losing his fame-ticket. And while he and his skanky exwife are posing for the cameras and one-upping each other, their daughter is on a slow slide toward death. I hope she gets some help before it's too late.
I really hope Lindsay comes to some of these sites and reads the comments! Just not the ones filled with hate! I highly doubt she does and probably doesn't give a flying you know what about any of us who comment on here but it would be nice to see that people actually care about the well being of this young lady. I think people need to be asking her to accept help rather then hate on one party or the other. This is a sad situation. Rather than talk about what a shi.ty father Michael is or how crazy Lindsay is, some of you should post something positive. Lindsay is a human being with feelings. It's obvious that no one seems to give a crap about this girl! Can anyone say anything nice about Lindsay? I gave up hope for her a long time ago but I would love to see the old Lindsay again! And if you do too then ask Lindsay to accept help. Don't rant about what a terrible person she is. That's probably one of the reasons she abuses herself! Anyways...try and stay positive people! This girl is sick and needs help. LINDSAY! PLEASE ACCEPT HELP!
You people need to shut up. Let him try and do what's best for his daughter. It's not like anyone else is going to help Lindsay!? No one cares about her it seems...not even her own MOTHER! So what if he takes over her any money that she does have! It's not like Lindsay put's her money to good use! She spends it on clubs, drugs and alcohol! And yes family matters should be kept private but don't you think that's some what impossible for someone like Lindsay Lohan or any celebrity? Come one people! Get a reality check! Are any of you going to help Lindsay? NO! I DON'T THINK SO....So let her dad be a dad! Better late then never right?!
One morning the public will wake up to media news that Lindsay is dead. Those two fools who call themselves parents will hit the media full force and point the finger at each other and get more attention through her death. Somebody needs to get her away from both of these very sick people and get her into lockdown treatment even against her will and then make sure she never goes back to Hollywood. Somehow I think that is a tall order since Lindsay will not be a complacent patient who wants to get well so...stay tuned, the news of her death is imminent. I'd say within the next 12 months.
He has her secretary as a fiance. He must want her money to pay for his wedding. He should go back and play with Jon Gosselin. This guy is NUTZ. He was just arrested in New York for violating another PFA from his ex girlfriend. He is really wacked out. I hope Lindsey gets that PFA on him. He is destroying this girls career. family matters should be private if you truly care. But he is looking for any kind of publicity he can grasp at the expenses of his children. I'd be depressed if he was my Dad too. He is really out of control. Yay she partied but he could handle his issues privately. She is only gonna get more depressed with what her Dad is doing to her. He is causing her to feel pain and maybe she is medicating the pain he gives her. What kind of father does this to his kid. I hope she gets help. He is crazy.
Michael Lohan only wants her daughter's Fame & Money. If he really cares about his daughters he should keep their family matters privately. He's only adding negative publicity to Lindsay. What kind of a father would turn his daughter into a laughing stock??
If there is legitimate reason to worry then take care of matters privately. Michael is a media w**** and no family member could ever trust someone like that or feel comfortable asking him for help. The guy has not paid child support and is using the media for funds at the expense of his family.
I think her wild mother is to blame for her downfall.
TEAM DADDY!