Expert: Charles W. Field - 4/18/2004

Question
I don't know if you can help me, but if not maybe you can point me in the right direction.
My wifes sister is addicted to perscription drugs, so bad that she has had her child taken away, lost her husband, job, and now it looks like her home, she want go into rehab, is there anyway legally the family can have her put in rehab. she has had two DUIs and is still on the road, we not only want to save her life but others also. Is there anything we can do?

thank you                   lane

Answer
You should look into having someone appointed as her guardian. Check with the Probate Court in the county of her residence for more details. As to losing her home, you should contact a bankruptcy attorney. If she lives in the Gwinnett area (or surrounding counties), I can discuss the guardianship issue with you. As to a bankruptcy attorney, I can give you a referral.