Astor Simovitch Law Blog
2025 Marchman Act Changes
March 27, 2025
Since its enactment in 1993, the Marchman Act has played a pivotal role in ensuring that people struggling with substance dependency and addiction benefit from medical and therapeutic interventions.However, the Act has not been without its critics, and three decades on from being passed into law, many of its provisions are outdated or over-complicated. In mid-2024, several […]
How A Guardianship Attorney Can Help Secure A Young Adults Future
March 27, 2025
Life can be unpredictable, and for families with loved ones struggling with mental health disorders and co-occurring substance abuse, ensuring their well-being can be challenging. In these cases, establishing legal guardianship is often necessary to provide stability and support. At Astor Simovitch, we specialize in helping families navigate the complex guardianship process for young adults […]
How A Guardianship Law Specialist Can Help With Contested Guardianship
February 20, 2025
Guardianship is a vital legal tool for ensuring that the best interests of incapacitated persons are taken care of. In Florida, guardianship appointments are regularly made in a wide range of circumstances: for elderly people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s, for those with severe mental illness, and for those who are mentally disabled. However, there […]
Understanding The Role Of A Drug Addiction Lawyer In Recovery
February 06, 2025
Drug addiction ruins lives, fractures families, and destroys communities. Over 37 million people are regular drug users in the United States, and in the last two decades, the opioid epidemic has claimed the lives of over half a million Americans. There’s no question that drug addiction is a serious public health issue that affects millions of […]
How Addiction Legal Help Can Facilitate A Marchman Act Filing
January 23, 2025
Watching a family member suffer in the grips of addiction is incredibly distressing and can leave you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. You want to support your loved one and help them overcome their substance abuse issues, but where do you begin? Thankfully, in Florida, those with family members struggling with addiction can access legal help to facilitate […]
Understanding The Marchman Act
December 05, 2024
The Marchman Act is a central part of Florida’s public health framework for supporting those with substance abuse disorders. It creates a legal mechanism for compelling a person who is struggling with addiction to undergo involuntary assessment and stabilization, and if necessary, involuntary treatment for a substance abuse disorder. However, the Act’s purpose and processes are frequently […]
Understanding Guardianship And Its Role In Protecting Vulnerable Individuals
November 07, 2024
Guardianship plays a pivotal role as a legal service to protect at-risk adults. However, it can be challenging to understand due to the different forms of guardianship and navigating the appointment process. At Astor Simovitch Law we are here to assist you in understanding the complexities of guardianship and how it is crucial to protecting vulnerable individuals. […]
Is There A Difference Between The Marchman Act And Guardianship?
October 17, 2024
Families seeking treatment for loved ones battling addiction face the overwhelming task of navigating Florida’s complicated substance use and mental health laws. In this article, we provide a basic overview of two important legal mechanisms for assisting loved ones with substance abuse disorders: By understanding their different purposes and processes, you’ll be in a better […]