Q: My brother who is 24 and mentally challanged has been abused and we need to get guardianship over him, but have no help
A:
You could file a complaint with the local police department but you will have to have some way to substantiate your claim of abuse.
If the abuse was from a healthcare worker, you may be able to file a complaint with the agency that employed the worker or file a complaint with the State if the healthcare worker is licensed by the State.
Your brother may also be able to receive assistance from the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, which may include funds to pay for a guardianship proceeding.
You can also hire your own attorney to file for guardianship. Our firm practices in the area of guardianship and disability and may be able to help. More info about our firm is available at www.norrielaw.com.
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