{"id":16344,"date":"2026-11-03T01:30:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T01:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-attorney-young-adult-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T19:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T19:51:28","slug":"marchman-act-attorney-young-adult-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-attorney-young-adult-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Attorney for a Young Adult in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marchman Act Attorney \u00b7 Miami-Dade & South Florida<\/p>

Marchman Act Help for Your Young Adult in Florida<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families in Miami-Dade, South Florida and across Florida. Get clear answers about your options.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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When Your Adult Child Is Still at Home, Still Using, and Still Refusing Help<\/h2>\n

A Marchman Act petition is a court filing that can ask a Florida judge to order assessment and treatment for an adult who is substance abuse impaired. A parent can file one, because any relative may file for an adult<\/a> under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68112.<\/p>\n

You may be up at night, listening for the front door. Your child is 21, sleeps in the old bedroom, keeps using, and says no to treatment again. You have paid for programs, tried interventions, and held firm on boundaries. Each new crisis still leaves you handling it alone.<\/p>\n

Maybe a recent overdose, a hospital visit, an arrest, or a day when no one knew where your child was pushed you to look for another way.<\/p>\n

If your child is in immediate danger, call 911 first. This page explains how the Marchman Act process works and when it may fit your family’s situation.<\/p>\n\n

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If your adult child keeps using and refusing treatment at home, you don't have to carry the next crisis alone; our team can review 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 the Marchman Act Is and Who It Covers<\/h2>\n

The Marchman Act is Florida’s legal process for assessment and treatment of people whose substance use impairs them. The Florida Department of Children and Families<\/a> describes it as covering adults and youth severely impaired by substance abuse.<\/p>\n

Three points matter most for a parent:<\/p>\n