How legally accurate is "I Am Sam"

[Mo0o]

Are mentally handicapped people allowed sole-custody of children? What legal ramifications are there.

Are mentally handicapped people allowed to sign contracts?

 

[boomhower]

How handicapped are we talking? Is it a little slow handicapped or still eat crayons handicapped?

 

[pstylesss]

boomhower makes a good point. Some people who are just unable to write and can still comprehend can make their "mark" and then have a witness or two sign it.

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: boomhower
How handicapped are we talking? Is it a little slow handicapped or still eat crayons handicapped?

Let's say ATOT-Handicapped?