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Understanding the Marchman Act Criteria: Key Points for Involuntary Substance Abuse Treatment
May 15, 2024
To invoke the Marchman Act for a loved one, understanding the criteria is crucial. In Florida, the law requires clear evidence of substance abuse impairment and a profound inability to choose treatment independently. What the Marchman Act Requires: Substance Abuse: The individual’s substance abuse must be severe enough to impair their judgment and ability to […]
Understanding the Marchman Act: What is Marchman Act and How It Assists in Substance Abuse Cases
May 15, 2024
When someone you care about is in the grip of uncontrolled substance abuse, you may feel helpless. Florida’s Hal S.Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act, commonly known as the Marchman Act, offers a legal path to get them into treatment, even if they resist. How the Marchman Act Helps: Initiating Involuntary Assessment and Treatment: […]
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Marchman Act Someone in Florida
May 15, 2024
Navigating the steps on how to Marchman Act someone in Florida can be complex during an already difficult time. Our guide breaks down the crucial legal procedures to obtain the help your loved one needs when struggling with addiction. Expect clear instructions on petitioning, from evidence gathering to understanding court hearings, without unnecessary complications. Important […]
Understanding Duration: How Long Can You Be Held on Marchman Act Mandated Treatment?
May 14, 2024
The Marchman Act-mandated treatment can enforce up to a 60-day involuntary treatment period. However, nuances matter, and our article will take you through the factors that translate into actual treatment time while safeguarding the individual’s rights. The Initial Treatment Period – It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All The Florida Marchman Act sets initial limits on involuntary treatment length, […]
Complete Guide: How to File a Marchman Act in Florida for Substance Abuse Help
May 14, 2024
Witnessing someone you care for spiral into addiction is heartbreaking. You want to help, but don’t know where to turn. The Florida Marchman Act allows for involuntary assessment and treatment when a person’s substance abuse poses a danger to themselves or others. Why Filing a Florida Marchman Act Requires Expert Legal Help The Process is […]
Important Questions that Your Estate Law Attorney Would Ask You
April 18, 2019
Facing our mortality is one of the most difficult things we must do in this life – which is why we’re sure you’ll agree that estate planning isn’t something that most of us would look forward to. In fact, it can be more painful than you might expect because you’ll be forced to decide who […]
Available Treatment Options with Marchman Act
April 04, 2019
Has the court recently ordered your loved one to treatment through the Florida Marchman Act? If you haven’t had the chance to talk to your Marchman Act lawyer Florida about the treatment options that are made available to him or her, check this out. What are the Available Treatment Options? You can choose to have […]
Comparing the Marchman and Baker Act
March 14, 2019
Do you have a loved one who’s become a threat to himself or herself and to others? Does this same person refuse to get help even after a long tearful talk? Is this loved one currently residing in the state of Florida? If your answer is yes to all these questions, then it’s about time […]