Civil remedies.
Civil remedies for particular types of elder abuse are available in most states under statutory and case law.
For example, all states provide civil remedies for domestic abuse.
See WomensLaw.org for information about and links to state domestic violence laws, including criminal statutes and civil protection orders.
Examples of other civil remedies include civil liability for identity theft, financial exploitation, and deceptive practices, petition for access to an elderly person, and removal of durable power of attorney.