{"id":15957,"date":"2026-11-02T03:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-attorney-cost-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T20:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T20:11:47","slug":"marchman-act-attorney-cost-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-attorney-cost-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Attorney Cost in Florida: Parent Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marchman Act Attorney Cost in Florida: A Parent's Guide to Planning Ahead<\/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 November 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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How much does a Marchman Act attorney cost in Florida? There is no single price. The attorney’s fee depends on the work your case needs, and you should get the terms in writing before you agree to anything. Court filing fees work differently. Florida law says the clerk may not charge a fee to file a Marchman Act petition (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.681<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Why You Are Asking About Cost Right Now<\/h2>\n

You are asking about cost because you are trying to plan for a crisis you never chose. You have likely spent years paying for treatment, trying new programs, and holding firm boundaries. Then came the overdose, the hospital visit, the arrest, or the day you could not find your child.<\/p>\n

Money is a real worry. So is the fear that your child will overdose, end up in jail, lose a place to live, or die. Clear numbers and clear terms can help you think straight, even when you are exhausted.<\/p>\n

This page explains what a Marchman Act attorney does, what the fee generally covers, which other costs to ask about, and what to bring to your first conversation.<\/p>\n\n

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If your adult child has just been through another overdose, hospital stay, or arrest, you do not have to plan the next step alone. Reach out and we will talk through your facts 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 Attorney Does for a Family<\/h2>\n

A Marchman Act attorney helps a family ask a Florida court to order an assessment and, when the law allows, treatment for an adult with a substance abuse impairment. For an adult, Florida law lets a spouse or legal guardian, any relative, a service provider, or an adult who has direct personal knowledge of the person’s substance abuse impairment and prior course of assessment and treatment file that petition (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68112<\/a>).<\/p>\n

For you, the attorney’s work includes:<\/p>\n