Has anyone filed for guardianship over an adult before?

StarryNight39

First huge HUGE thanks to Colleen for the info and forms you have given me. 

We have calls out to a few contacts form the court system that Dave has a clients, but we haven't gotten any return calls yet (because I am sure they're all in court)

My sister is stable and talks of being moved up to the psych ward tonight are being thrown around. (For those who don't know, she has tried to kill herself once before, on Ava's birthday - so a little more than a month ago.) she was only in treatment for about 4 - 5 days. 

 

My parents are a wreck. Emotionally and physically. My mom is covered in hives, my dad is an anxious ball (who is in poor heart health, this is killing him, I'm sure of it)  We are trying to get an appointment of guardianship (which hopefully won;t be an issue) but my parents pretty much can't leave her side so I am doing this for them. I have the form, but I don't know what to do next. My mom is getting a letter from the medical staff today stating they don;t believe she can make her own desicsions, blah blah blah. We are trying to get this done ASAP - so once she gets moved she can not sign herself out. I think we have about 2 days left before she will be able to. 

Do I call the court? Who do I speak to? God I f u c k i n g  hate this.  

laughteriskey

Don't have an answer....just (((HUGS)))

AnnapolisLari

DH and his sister did, but in Florida. There is a court-appointed guardian who is local, along with DH and SIL.

I think they talked to a lawyer first, but it's through the courts. I think your best bet is to call the court and ask where to go from there.

xbrooklyngrl

I know what you are going through and I know what its like to have to be the one to kind of pick up the pieces. I'm so sorry for everyone involved.

hugs

mulrooney

there should be a social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc at the hospital that is connected to your sister's case, especially since this is the second attempt in a month.  Request a family meeting with that person and he/she should be able to help you get a court order for involuntary commitment.  It sounds like you are already in the 72 hour hold (which usually happens first).  The court can extend the hold if there is a documented need but it is really important to try to get your sister & family connected to a professional who can help you navigate the system.  start with the hospital's mental health staff - they have experience with this, especially if your hospital has a psych ward.

 Actual guardianship over an adult is very difficult to obtain.  Even if there are multiple suicide attempts/drug & alcohol dependence.   I'm very sorry your family is dealing with this issue.  A lawyer would be necessary to figure that all out.  Getting her into a good, longer term treatment facility is key at this point.  Try to look for one that specifically deals with MICA clients (mental illness/chemical addiction).  But again, if she spends some time in the hospital's psych ward they should be able to direct her to some treatment options & will often arrange for her admission.   HTH

 

Mrs.Tony

You are welcome L. One other thing you could try is to call the probate court and see if you can talk to a clerk that may be able to give you some guidance. Sometimes, they are nice and will help you out. If I find out anything further for you I will let you know.

Hang in there.

StarryNight39

Mrs.Tony:

You are welcome L. One other thing you could try is to call the probate court and see if you can talk to a clerk that may be able to give you some guidance. Sometimes, they are nice and will help you out. If I find out anything further for you I will let you know.

Hang in there.

Woot! One of Dave's clients is the Registrar of Probate Courts.  He got my mom and I in this afternoon. Thank you SO SO SO much for all your help! 

joy143dh

I love seeing this Nestie support.   Good luck with the probate. I think you and your parents have a very strong case for it.  Hopefully, she'll get the help she needs so everyone can look forward.

Mrs.Tony

Awesome!!! Please let me know how it goes. 

Kapalua

(((hugs)))

peekaboo716

(((hugs))) to you and your family. You are a very stong person.