{"id":11772,"date":"2026-10-23T02:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/marchman-act-attorney-for-relatives-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T02:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T02:52:11","slug":"marchman-act-attorney-for-relatives-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/marchman-act-attorney-for-relatives-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Attorney for Relatives in Florida | Robinson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marchman Act Attorney | South Florida<\/p>

Helping Your Family Navigate a Marchman Act Petition<\/h1>

Robinson & Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families in Miami-Dade and across South Florida. Talk with a lawyer about your situation in a confidential setting.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Marchman Act Attorney for Relatives in Florida | Robinson Casey<\/h2>\n

A Marchman Act petition asks a Florida court to order an assessment, and possibly treatment, for an adult with substance use problems. A relative can file one. Families who have questions about a Marchman Act petition can bring them to an attorney who handles these matters during a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue. Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act and guardianship matters, serving families across South Florida, including Miami-Dade, and statewide.<\/p>\n\n

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If a family member's substance use is putting them or others at risk, you don't have to weigh a court petition alone. Our team can talk it through with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What a Marchman Act Petition Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n

A Marchman Act petition is a court filing under Chapter 397 of the Florida Statutes. It asks a judge to look at a person’s substance use and decide what care the law allows.<\/p>\n

For an adult, the law lets several people file. A petition may come from the respondent’s spouse or legal guardian, any relative, a service provider, or an adult with direct personal knowledge of the person’s impairment and past care (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68112<\/a>). That means a sibling, parent, aunt, uncle, cousin or adult child can file.<\/p>\n

The person named in the petition is the respondent.<\/p>\n

Common facts behind a petition include repeated refusal of care, unsafe driving, threats, and falls. The petition asks the court to decide what happens next.<\/p>\n

What Robinson Casey Handles for Relatives<\/h2>\n

Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters. The firm serves families across South Florida, including Miami-Dade, and statewide.<\/p>\n