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Marchman Act & Guardianship Matters | South Florida<\/p>

Marchman Act and Guardianship Attorneys Serving South Florida Families<\/h1>

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

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A Florida guardianship is a court case in which a judge appoints a guardian to act for a person found incapacitated. Robinson Casey is a Florida law firm that limits its practice to guardianship and Marchman Act matters, serving families in Miami-Dade, across South Florida, and statewide.<\/p>\n

When a relative can no longer handle daily decisions safely, families face a hard question. What does the court require, and which path fits? This page explains the general process in plain terms so you know what to expect. Outcomes always depend on the court’s discretion and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n

What Florida Guardianship Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n

Guardianship is a court-supervised arrangement for a person who has lost some capacity to manage their own affairs. A guardian is a person the court appoints to act on behalf of a ward’s person, property, or both (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 744.102<\/a>). Under the same statute, an incapacitated person is someone the court has judicially determined lacks the capacity to manage some property or meet some essential health and safety needs.<\/p>\n

Any adult may execute a petition to determine incapacity (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 744.3201<\/a>). That means adult children, spouses, and siblings can file, along with other adults. The judge decides whether the person is incapacitated and who serves as guardian. A filed petition does not promise any particular order or appointment.<\/p>\n

Guardianship is not the same as a Marchman Act case. Guardianship addresses incapacity. The Marchman Act addresses involuntary treatment for substance abuse impairment. Knowing which path fits your facts is the first step.<\/p>\n\n

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Guardianship and Marchman Act Matters Robinson Casey Handles<\/h2>\n

Robinson Casey limits its practice to guardianship and Marchman Act matters. That includes guardianship attorney work, plenary and limited guardianship, emergency temporary guardianship, mental health guardianship, Marchman Act petitions, and involuntary commitment for addiction (involuntary treatment). Matters outside these areas are not part of the firm’s practice.<\/p>\n

Work on a matter can include:<\/p>\n