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Marchman Act Petitions & Guardianship | South Florida and Statewide<\/p>

Florida Addiction Involuntary Treatment Attorney for Families in Miami-Dade and South Florida<\/h1>

Robinson Casey focuses on Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters. Richard J. Casey III, Esq. helps families understand the options when a loved one cannot make safe decisions about addiction treatment.<\/p>

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By Richard J. Casey III, Esq. \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If you need an addiction involuntary treatment attorney in Florida, the first question is usually whether a court can order treatment. Yes. Florida’s Marchman Act lets a judge order substance abuse services for a person whose drug or alcohol use leaves them unable to make a safe choice about treatment. This page explains who can start the process, how it moves through the court, and what to expect.<\/p>\n

What Involuntary Addiction Treatment Means in Florida<\/h2>\n

Involuntary addiction treatment is treatment a court orders when a person will not seek help on their own. The state’s Marchman Act guidance from DCF<\/a> explains that the law allows voluntary admission and also involuntary assessment, stabilization, and treatment for adults and youth severely impaired by substance abuse.<\/p>\n

This page is written for families in Miami-Dade, across South Florida, and elsewhere in the state. Many readers are worried about a spouse, adult child, parent, or friend. Many are acting for someone else and have not decided to hire a lawyer.<\/p>\n

Robinson Casey limits its practice to Marchman Act petitions and guardianship matters. The firm’s work on involuntary commitment for addiction<\/a> is one part of that focus.<\/p>\n\n

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If your loved one's substance use has become dangerous and you aren't sure a court can help, we're here to talk through the facts with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Involuntary Commitment vs. Voluntary Addiction Treatment<\/h2>\n

Voluntary treatment depends on the person’s own consent. Involuntary treatment depends on a court order, which can proceed without the person’s agreement. The court acts only after it reviews a petition and the evidence.<\/p>\n