{"id":11889,"date":"2026-10-23T11:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/consultation-checklist-involuntary-addiction-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:52:06","slug":"consultation-checklist-involuntary-addiction-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/involuntary-commitment-addiction\/consultation-checklist-involuntary-addiction-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Consultation: What to Bring in Miami-Dade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marchman Act Guidance | Miami-Dade<\/p>

Marchman Act Consultation: What to Bring to Your First Meeting<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families in Miami-Dade and across South Florida. Learn how to prepare for a confidential first conversation.<\/p>

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How Our Team Helps You Prepare<\/h2>\n

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Organized records<\/h3>

Bring the paperwork you have, even if it is incomplete. Our team will tell you what else may be useful.<\/p><\/div>

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Clear timeline<\/h3>

Write down the key dates and events you remember, in order, so the situation is easier to explain.<\/p><\/div>

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Family perspective<\/h3>

Note the household members, caregivers, and others who have been involved and may have relevant information.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Your questions<\/h3>

Make a list of what you want to know. Our attorneys will walk through each question with you.<\/p><\/div>

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Confidential discussion<\/h3>

Your first consultation is confidential, and there is no obligation to continue after it.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A Marchman Act consultation goes best when you bring what you already have. Bring identification for your loved one, any records about substance use, court or police papers, and a short written timeline. You don’t need every document to book a meeting. This guide covers what to gather before a consultation and what to ask. It is written for families in Miami-Dade and across South Florida who are weighing whether a court-ordered assessment is an option.<\/p>\n

Your Free, Confidential First Consultation<\/h2>\n

Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters, so the meeting stays on your family’s situation.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, you can review what is happening with your loved one. You can also learn how the Marchman Act process works and decide what to do next. You don’t need to be sure you want to file before you come in.<\/p>\n

The lists below help the meeting go further. Bring what you can. If you’re new to this area, start with the Marchman Act overview<\/a>, then come back to this checklist.<\/p>\n\n

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If your loved one's substance use has become dangerous, you don't have to decide what comes next alone, and we're glad to talk through your options with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Documents to Gather Before You Meet<\/h2>\n

Bring identification, your own contact details, and any paper that shows substance use or treatment history. The person named in a petition is the respondent. The person who files is the petitioner. Your papers help show both roles and the facts between them.<\/p>\n