Does anyone have experience or Knowledge of someone getting a court ordered legal Guardian?
This came up after the crisis team gave the last competency test one of the officers gave this recommendation of course now it depends on the Dr. and judges if it will be ordered .
I was able to speak with the director of the program and he thinks its the right fit for my sibling as well and told me about the program .
Its sounds like a fit to me as well as my father really can no longer care take for him and neither can I . But I have no way of knowing when or if this will proceed they aren’t allowed to tell me .
Of course I’m thinking of reasons to call again and maybe get the tiniest bit more info if they will proceed with this.
So if you have had an assigned legal Guardian by the court how did it go ?
I am personally going through the process of trying to obtain permanent guardianship of my mother who has Anosognosia and has refused medication for over 20 years; she’s schizoaffevtive. The process has been challenging because I first attempted a temporary (emergency order) but she barricaded herself into her home and therefore San Antonio PD couldn’t enter, nor APS, or anyone. So, the papers to serve her were expired and the judge denied the request. NOW the permanent process is underway, but I’m in town so I can make sure I let them in to serve her. I will say that if you’re able to start the process while he’s admitted, it will be much easier to at least have him served and evaluated. My mother keeps either escaping or bombarding herself in and it makes the process that much more difficult and it’s disheartening for me, but I’m just trying to navigate as I go. I’m wishing you the very best, and please get an attorney who has had an extensive history of guardianship. In particular, ones where the individual is incapacitated as they will be able to help you find alter solutions when all of these roadblocks keep presenting itself. Sending lots of love and prayers to you. Guardianship seems to be the only way to keep your loved ones off of the street and on medication for life. It’s an expensive process, but I’m praying that once we both complete it, it will be worth it and completely life changing.
In the rights that you are requesting to revoke, please make sure that you also list “the ability to refuse medication or involuntarily treatment”
I wish the best outcome for you and your mom in this very long challenging process , I can’t see how you would navigate it without a lawyer ! You have put in so much effort and I do hope this will pay off.
In my case for my brother with schizoeffective disorder I am waiting to see if the court will appoint a state guardianship as myself and father are unable to do it.
I tried the dad fought me…the good think is then you can help.with medical decisions , finances…if necessary put in hopsital.or care taker hom…otherwise hardwr, they havento agree…im.representative on medical and health and then each time a new doctor they ask if its ok to share info with me or talk to me…as they dont seem to take care of themselves
Is the person a minor? I find strange that a court could force a person to take guardianship of an adult. I would assume is voluntary if you take it or not. But would like to hear abt similar experiences.
No not a minor. This for an adult sibling, the way it was explained to me is a guardian (non family member) would be appointed to him .
It would not be a choice but there would be choices within the guardianship if that makes sense.
I asked why I couldn’t find information about this sooner and was told its more of a last resort.
Sure if you have similar experience I’m open to hearing it.
Update
I was able to speak with the director of the program for state guardianship , but unfortunately even though they have a Dr. Recommendation for this to proceed they also need APS or the sheriffs dept. to endorse it. Both entities denied it.
Its so frustrating!!!2 even though my sibling has been inpatient, jailed, homeless and under watch with the crisis unit ,multiple APS reports filed numerous time over the last 6 yrs .
They denied that he needs guardianship someone to help care take help with meds day to day living 
I want to know the reason I want to call them and scream at them !
The director is researching if there are any work arounds I hate that the process of getting help is like a foreign language . not only for family members but also times for the agencies that are trying to help .
I’m sorry for the rant thankful for the space
I don’t remember if you have said where you are located, in the US the state laws can vary. In Texas we were so excited at one point because we heard there was a new state law that was going to help us get forced meds and forced hospitalizations. When the details were finally revealed, the requirements were ridiculous. There had to be a certain number of incarcerations within a year. I don’t remember what the number of incarcerations was required but it was so high that it was clearly aimed at homeless people with brain disorders who were being picked up quite regularly by the police.
I am sorry, are you able to talk to your local sheriff to find out their requirements for the endorsement?
Yes in the US my siblings in NV. maybe I can talk to the sheriff’s going to see what the next steps are.
So frustrating why should need to be a point of incarceration period ughhh just so frustrated!
I’m so sorry to hear this! I keep running into roadblocks as well with my guardianship process right now for my mom and am just praying that the permanent order doesn’t get denied like the temporary did. My mom is also now homeless! The process has been so difficult and long that she’s already left her home and is on the streets refusing to stay in any hotel. Etc.
I hate that this is happening to your family, and just want to tell you not to give up. The states make it so hard for our loved ones with mental health issues to actually get help and it’s discouraging, draining, and ultimately going to be costly financially to likely get it done right.
I’m rooting for you, and just encourage you to keep searching for alternative organizations because someone, somewhere will know how to help you move a few steps closer!
Sending love!!
Thank you !
I hope the best outcome for you and your mom as well I’m sorry she is unhoused right now.