{"id":33265,"date":"2025-10-08T20:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T18:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/nos-expertises\/lawyer-for-the-protection-of-adults-guardianship-curatorship-and-safeguard-of-justice\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T01:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T00:04:50","slug":"lawyer-for-the-protection-of-adults-guardianship-curatorship-and-safeguard-of-justice","status":"publish","type":"cpt_services","link":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/nos-expertises\/lawyer-for-the-protection-of-adults-guardianship-curatorship-and-safeguard-of-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawyer for the protection of adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When a loved one becomes vulnerable due to age, illness or disability, it may be necessary to set up an appropriate <strong>legal protection measure<\/strong>.<br>Our <strong>law firm in Toulon<\/strong> can help you at every stage: application, procedure, contestation and follow-up of <strong>guardianship<\/strong>, <strong>curatorship<\/strong> or <strong>safeguard of justice<\/strong> measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact our Toulon office<\/strong> for a personalized and confidential consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the legal protection of adults?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of <strong>adult protection<\/strong> is to protect the interests of a person who is no longer capable of managing his or her affairs alone.<br>It is based on three fundamental principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Necessity<\/strong>: only implemented if the situation requires it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proportionality<\/strong>: adapted to the degree of autonomy of the adult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subsidiarity<\/strong>: used only if no other device is sufficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/nos-expertises\/family-and-personal-law\/\" data-type=\"cpt_services\" data-id=\"33236\">Family and personal law<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The various measures for the protection of adults<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Measurement<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Intervention level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Special features<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Safeguard of justice<\/strong><\/td><td>Light, temporary<\/td><td>Short (1 year)<\/td><td>Temporary and urgent protection.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Curatorship<\/strong><\/td><td>Average<\/td><td>5 years renewable<\/td><td>Assistance from the curator for important acts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Guardianship<\/strong><\/td><td>Strong<\/td><td>5 years renewable<\/td><td>Full representation by the tutor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family empowerment<\/strong><\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>To be defined by the judge<\/td><td>Given to a loved one, flexible and adapted.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems are governed by the French <strong>Civil Code<\/strong> and require a decision by the judge in charge of contentious protection cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can request a protective measure?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The adult himself<\/strong>, when he becomes aware of his vulnerability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family or close friends<\/strong> (spouse, children, brothers and sisters, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The public prosecutor<\/strong>, when he deems the measure necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedure for implementing a protective measure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Creation of a file<\/strong> with a detailed medical certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filing the application<\/strong> with the competent judge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hearing and decision<\/strong>: the judge hears the adult and his or her family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notification and implementation<\/strong> of the measure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average lead times:<\/strong> between 3 and 6 months, depending on the complexity of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contestation, release or modification of a measure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A guardianship decision is not final.<br>It may be contested or modified in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improvement of the adult&#8217;s state of health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disagreement over management by the tutor or curator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to reduce or lift the measure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/contentieux\/\">Family law litigation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of the lawyer in the protection of adults<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advise the family<\/strong> to choose the most appropriate measure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accompanying proceedings<\/strong> before the protection litigation judge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defend the rights of the protected adult<\/strong> in the event of litigation or abuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure <strong>regular follow-up<\/strong> to adapt the measure over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees and costs of an adult protection lawyer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our fees are set in full <strong>transparency<\/strong>, according to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The complexity of the case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time spent on the procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The possible need for recourse or litigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your lawyer in Toulon for the protection of adults<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recognized expertise<\/strong> in family and personal law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close to the Toulon law court<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personalized, humane support<\/strong> that respects confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ &#8211; Avocat protection majeurs Toulon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the difference between guardianship and curatorship for a protected adult?<\/strong><br>Guardianship implies total representation, while curatorship implies assistance with important acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does a lawyer cost for adult protection proceedings?<\/strong><br>Fees vary according to complexity. Contact us for a precise quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can apply for guardianship?<\/strong><br>The adult himself, a relative or the public prosecutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does an adult protection procedure last?<\/strong><br>Generally between 3 and 6 months, depending on the responsiveness of the parties and the complexity of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I change my guardian or curator?<\/strong><br>Yes, by going to court with the help of a lawyer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a loved one becomes vulnerable due to age, illness or disability, it may be&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","cpt_services_group":[234],"class_list":["post-33265","cpt_services","type-cpt_services","status-publish","hentry","cpt_services_group-family-and-personal-law"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services\/33265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cpt_services"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33265"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services\/33265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35689,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services\/33265\/revisions\/35689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cpt_services_group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services_group?post=33265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}