{"id":21956,"date":"2026-11-11T13:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-checklist-for-parents\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T13:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:33:19","slug":"marchman-act-checklist-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-checklist-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Marchman Act Checklist for Parents in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6793\" alt=\"A judge reviews documents in a courtroom while a petitioner sits with counsel.\" src=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-judge-reviews-documents-in-a-courtroom-while-a-petitioner-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-judge-reviews-documents-in-a-courtroom-while-a-petitioner-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-judge-reviews-documents-in-a-courtroom-while-a-petitioner-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-judge-reviews-documents-in-a-courtroom-while-a-petitioner-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-judge-reviews-documents-in-a-courtroom-while-a-petitioner-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-judge-reviews-documents-in-a-courtroom-while-a-petitioner-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Marchman Act &amp; Guardianship | Miami-Dade &amp; South Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A Clear Checklist for Parents Facing a Marchman Act Petition<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Casey III, Esq. about how Florida courts may apply to your family.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published November 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Florida law lets a parent file a Marchman Act petition for an adult child, if the legal tests are met. You may be reading this after an overdose, a relapse, a hospital visit, an arrest, or a day when your child disappeared. This Marchman Act checklist for parents helps you sort your situation into the questions a Florida court asks.<\/p>\n<h2>Where You Are Right Now, and What This Checklist Does<\/h2>\n<p>This checklist helps you test whether a Marchman Act petition may fit your adult child&#8217;s situation. You may have spent years paying for treatment, trying interventions, and holding boundaries, and still watched your child get worse. That fear is common. Many parents dread an overdose, jail, or homelessness more than anything else.<\/p>\n<p>This checklist is general information, not legal advice. Your answers won&#8217;t decide your case, and only a court can order treatment. What it does is turn your worry into specific facts you can bring to a lawyer.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mazo-de-juez-sobre-escritorio-en-sala-de-tribunal-s-mbolo-de-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden gavel resting on a courtroom desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Marchman Act Covers in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>When the petitioner asserts, or when the court determines upon review of the petition that, emergency circumstances exist, the Marchman Act lets a Florida court enter an ex parte order, without the appointment of an attorney, for assessment and stabilization of a person with substance abuse impairment. A court can act only when the statute&#8217;s criteria are met, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.675.html\">Florida involuntary admission criteria<\/a> are the core test.<\/p>\n<p>The process generally moves in this order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In an emergency, a judge may enter an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.6818.html\">ex parte assessment order<\/a> without first appointing an attorney.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.6818.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.6818(4)<\/a>, when the respondent does not appear at the hearing for any reason, including lack of service, the court may issue or reissue an ex parte assessment and stabilization order, but only if, after reviewing the petition, testimony, and evidence presented, it reasonably believes the respondent meets the chapter&#8217;s commitment criteria and that a substance abuse emergency exists. If the respondent&#8217;s location is known, the court must continue the case for no more than 10 court working days.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.6818.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.6818(4)<\/a>, the 90-day figure concerns the validity of a reissued ex parte assessment and stabilization order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Eligibility Checklist: Five Yes-or-No Tests<\/h2>\n<p>This Marchman Act checklist for parents has five tests, and each one tracks a legal element. Write down the dates and facts behind every answer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test 1: Is your child 18 or older?<\/strong>\nYes means this page&#8217;s rules apply. No means minors fall under different rules, and a parent may file under a separate part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.68112.html\">petition filer rules<\/a>.\n<em>Next step:<\/em> If yes, continue. If no, ask how the minor rules apply to your child.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Has substance use taken away your child&#8217;s self-control?<\/strong>\nUnder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.675.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.675<\/a>, one of the required findings is that, because of substance abuse impairment, the person has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse.\n<em>Next step:<\/em> If yes, go to Test 3. If no, write down why and still bring your notes to a consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, your child must also have lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse. Simply refusing treatment is not enough on its own, because the statute says mere refusal is not evidence of lack of judgment.\n<em>Next step:<\/em> If yes, go to Test 4. If no, keep your notes for the lawyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have direct personal knowledge of the impairment?<\/strong>\nUnder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.68112.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 397.68112(1)<\/a>, a petition for involuntary treatment services may be filed by the respondent&#8217;s spouse or legal guardian, any relative, a service provider, or an adult who has direct personal knowledge of the respondent&#8217;s substance abuse impairment and his or her prior course of assessment and treatment.\n<em>Next step:<\/em> If yes, you fall within the people the statute lists. Note who else saw the behavior.<\/p>\n<p><em>Next step:<\/em> If yes, gather any records. If no, ask whether a recent assessment exists.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Read Your Results<\/h2>\n<p>Several yes answers mean you should talk with a lawyer soon. They do not decide what a court will do. Mixed or unsure answers are common, so treat them as a reason to ask questions, not to wait.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mostly yes:<\/strong> Bring your notes to a consultation soon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mixed or unsure:<\/strong> Bring the same notes. A lawyer can sort the facts against the law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immediate danger:<\/strong> If your child has overdosed or faces an immediate threat, call 911 first. The petition process comes after immediate safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No checklist can predict how a court will rule on a specific case.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Gather and What to Expect After You Decide to Act<\/h2>\n<p>Gather your records first, because a petition must state the facts behind your belief. Make a written timeline with dates, incidents, any police or hospital records you already hold, prior treatment history, and names of people who saw what happened.<\/p>\n<p>After you decide to act, the general path looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consult a lawyer<\/strong> about your facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File with the clerk<\/strong> in the county where your child is located. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.681.html\">clerk filing rules<\/a> say the clerk may not charge a filing fee. A petition filed in the wrong county is a venue problem, and the remedy is transfer, not dismissal, under <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/517637\/opinion\/Opinion_16-3789.pdf\">J.P. v. J.N.<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency steps:<\/strong> A provider may hold your child for up to 72 hours of observation, unless the statute&#8217;s listed exceptions apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hearing:<\/strong> If your child does not appear at the hearing for any reason, and the court reasonably believes the criteria are met and a substance abuse emergency exists, the court may issue or reissue an ex parte order valid for 90 days. If your child&#8217;s location is known, the court must continue the case for no more than 10 court working days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/633947\/opinion\/Opinion_19-0739.pdf\">J.C. v. State<\/a>, a Fifth District decision, the court said the trial court &#8220;failed to follow the applicable statute by essentially functioning as the absent petitioner.&#8221; In that case, the <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2435829\/opinion\/Opinion_2024-0354.pdf\">appellate court<\/a> said the trial court failed to follow the governing statute when, in the petitioner&#8217;s absence, it called and questioned the health care professional who executed the involuntary services certificate. Timelines vary by county and by case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Robinson Casey Handles These Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Robinson Casey focuses exclusively on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters for families in Miami Dade, across South Florida, and statewide. Richard J. Casey III, Esq. is the responsible attorney for this page. Our team includes support staff who help families schedule consultations and organize documents.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions Parents Ask Before Calling<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0397\/Sections\/0397.68112.html\">who may petition statute<\/a> sets this out.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a Marchman Act petition the same as guardianship?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Marchman Act addresses substance abuse impairment under Chapter 397. Guardianship is a separate court process for a different kind of need.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my child has been in treatment many times?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court reviews prior history, and family members familiar with it can testify. Bring the full treatment history to your consultation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I&#8217;m not sure I qualify?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mixed answers are normal. A consultation tests your facts against the law, and whether a petition fits depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-wooden-judge-s-gavel-rests-on-a-courtroom-desk-suggesting-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden judge&#x27;s gavel resting on a courtroom desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Take the Next Step: Talk With Robinson Casey<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Results in prior cases do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. Please consult a licensed Florida attorney for advice specific to your situation. Robinson Casey, 6400 Congress Ave #2050, Boca Raton, FL 33487.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Before You Call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather any treatment records, court papers and a written timeline of recent events. Having these ready helps your consultation focus on your family&#x27;s next steps.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Matters We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marchman Act Petitions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Court petitions for a family member whose substance abuse impairment puts them or others at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Involuntary Commitment for Addiction<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance on the court process for treatment when a loved one will not seek help voluntarily.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Temporary Guardianship<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urgent requests to the court when a person needs a guardian without delay.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Families Start With Robinson Casey<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Focused Practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters, the work we handle every day.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Confidential First Call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your free initial consultation is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support That Keeps You Informed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team helps coordinate paperwork and scheduling so you know what comes next.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation. 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Casey III, Esq. about your family&#x27;s next step.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15618494700\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/robinsoncasey.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/\">Marchman Act Attorney<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-emergency-admission-florida\/\">Emergency Admission Under the Marchman Act<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-cost-breakdown\/\">Marchman Act Cost Breakdown in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-cost-breakdown-parents-florida\/\">Marchman Act Cost Breakdown for Parents in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-cost-florida\/\">Marchman Act Cost in Florida<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-cost-florida-legal-fees\/\">Marchman Act Cost Florida Legal Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/marchman-act-attorney\/marchman-act-costs-fees\/\">Marchman Act Costs &amp; Legal Fees in Florida<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A plain-language Marchman Act checklist for Florida parents of adult children. 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