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Clear Guidance for Miami-Dade Families Facing a Marchman Act Petition<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families across South Florida and statewide. Speak with Richard J. Casey III, Esq. in a free, confidential first consultation.<\/p>

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

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The Marchman Act is a Florida court process that lets a family ask a judge to assess and stabilize a loved one whose drinking has become severe. A spouse can file a petition, and a judge decides whether the legal criteria are met. If you are researching Marchman Act for alcoholic Florida families, this guide explains the law in plain words, the steps, and what to expect.<\/p>\n

You may be reading this after a frightening night, a hospital stay, or drinking that keeps getting worse. You are not alone in this, and the questions you have are the right ones.<\/p>\n

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

The Marchman Act is Florida’s court process for involuntary assessment, stabilization and treatment of a person impaired by substance use, including alcohol. The Florida Department of Children and Families<\/a> says the Act covers severely impaired adults and youth.<\/p>\n

The Legislature calls substance abuse impairment a disease that affects the whole family. It also aims to deliver services in the least restrictive setting that supports long-term recovery (\u00a7 397.305<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters. We serve families in Miami-Dade, South Florida and statewide.<\/p>\n\n

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If your spouse's drinking has left your home unstable and your children frightened, you don't have to sort out the court process alone; call (561) 849-4149 to talk through your family's facts. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Florida Marchman Act Criteria for Alcohol Addiction<\/h2>\n

A court can order involuntary treatment only when the person meets the statutory criteria. The court needs a good faith reason to believe the person is substance abuse impaired and has lost the power of self-control about substance use (\u00a7 397.675<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The statute also requires one of these:<\/p>\n