the courts should only get involved if all other means of care and support have been exhausted
you should be consulted and encouraged to use whatever capacity you have for making decisions
you have the right to have a lawyer represent you, whether or not you can afford to pay for one
the Family Court should choose the least restrictive option with regard to cultural, religious and family values
whatever orders the Family Court makes, they have to be reviewed regularly
if you have a property manager or welfare guardian, they have to act in your best interests. Their decisions and actions can be challenged by you or others going to the Family Court.