{"id":14973,"date":"2026-10-28T08:29:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-attorney-prescription-pill-addiction-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T06:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T06:05:09","slug":"marchman-act-attorney-prescription-pill-addiction-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-attorney-prescription-pill-addiction-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Attorney for Oxycodone Addiction in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Helping Families Act on Oxycodone Addiction Under the Marchman Act<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families across South Florida and statewide. Start with a free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A Marchman Act petition asks a Florida court to order assessment and treatment for an adult who has lost control of substance use. A spouse can file one. If your partner is misusing oxycodone or other prescription pills, this guide explains what a judge looks for, what to gather, and how the court process runs. It is general information about Florida law, not advice on your own case.<\/p>\n

What the Marchman Act Is and Who It Fits<\/h2>\n

The Marchman Act is Florida’s civil process for court-ordered assessment and treatment of substance use. It sits in Chapter 397 of the Florida Statutes. Under \u00a7 397.68112<\/a>, for an adult, a petition may be filed by the adult’s spouse or legal guardian, any relative, a service provider, or an adult who has direct personal knowledge of the impairment and of the prior course of assessment and treatment.<\/p>\n

The petition goes to the clerk of court in the county where the person is located. The clerk may not charge a filing fee for it (\u00a7 397.681<\/a>). In Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court<\/a> directs adult petitions to its Probate Court.<\/p>\n

Questions about the type of case involved are best discussed during a consultation with Robinson Casey.<\/p>\n

This page is written for a husband or wife whose partner’s pill use has become unpredictable, dangerous, or costly. You may have already tried talking, setting limits, or waiting. If stability still does not return, the court process is worth discussing.<\/p>\n\n

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If your partner's pill use has your whole household on edge, you don't have to work out the court process alone. Our team can talk through your situation in a confidential conversation. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Why Oxycodone and Prescription Pills Raise the Stakes<\/h2>\n

Pill misuse is often harder to see than other substance use. Pills can be hidden, stockpiled, or taken in ways other family members can’t easily track.<\/p>\n

Families often describe these warning signs:<\/p>\n