Video Questions & Answers

How long can someone be held involuntarily?

What are your rights under the Baker Act?

How to fight the Baker Act?

Why you need an experienced Baker Act Attorney?

What is the difference between Baker Act and Marchman Act?

Baker Act and Mental Health Court

When your loved one says that this time it will be different or they can do this on their own, don’t believe them

Asset Protection

Can I threaten a facility or should I just take action?

Can I use the baker act to treat someone who is an alcoholic?

I want to expunge my baker act/marchman act record, how do I do that?

I want to sue for a wrongful Baker Act, can I?

What are the signs my loved one is not getting released from a Baker Act facility?

Should I wait for a Baker Act hearing?

Can I get my right to own a firearm back if I was Marchman or Baker Acted?

The Baker Act facility has sent me a bill for services rendered, what should I do?

Can a Marchman Act and Baker Act happen in the same case?

Is there one thing that is consistent in every law suit you file in order to secure someone’s release from a Baker Act facility?
(Yes, show me the money!)

Are the Marchman Act, Baker Act and Guardianship cases 100% confidential?

Should I negotiate with my loved one if they have a substance use and/or mental health disorder?

How does the Marchman Act process work?

Should I file a Marchman Act or guardianship if I don’t want my loved one potentially going to jail?

If I file a marchman act or guardianship will it be a smooth process?

Can I re-open a Marchman Act case?

Can I file a Marchman Act while someone is being held under a Baker Act?

Is it ok if I just wait to see what happens if my loved one is suffering from a substance use or mental health disorder?

This doesn’t happen to people like us.

What should I do if after I put my loved into treatment they won’t respond to me?

If my loved one is being illegally held under the Baker Act can I file my own Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus?

Do I need to file a Marchman Act and/or a Guardianship instead of a Baker Act?

Can a minor child be Baker Acted and what should I do about it?

If I am applying for a job should I volunteer that I was Baker Acted or Marchman Acted?

I have a Power of Attorney and/or Health Care Proxy but the Baker Act facility still won’t release my loved one.

I’m the legal guardian but the Baker facility still won’t release my child.

Is it ok to be California Sober?

My loved one has been Baker Acted before and released, so why do I need a lawyer this time?

Can you get my loved one out tonight?

How long should I wait to get my loved one help?

How do I get my loved one released from a Baker Act facility?

What is the Bogus Baker Act (BBA)?

Can you stop someone from Baker Acting me?

If I call one the lawyers at Baker Act attorneys can you Baker Act me?

Can I use the Baker Act to treat someone with Alzheimers?

What you should do if you are in crisis?

How does the Marchman Act relate to a Guardianship?

How do I get my child released from a Baker Act facility?

What happens with a facility if they keep my loved one beyond the 72 hours?

What are the five (5) options when dealing with a loved one who has a substance use and/or mental health disorder?

If we retain your firm to get my loved one out of a Baker Act facility does that mean we’re getting money?

People working at the Baker Act facility are not your friend.

Will you file a Baker Act petition for me if I agree to file a Marchman Act and/or guardianship after?

Prayer is a powerful tool in helping a loved one with a substance use or mental health disorder, but prayer and and action is even more powerful.

I will not help you “get rid” of your loved one.

Who should make the decision to get my loved one help?

Will you help me to Baker Act my minor child?

What should I do if the police come banging on your door because you have been Baker Acted?

Can a Baker Act Order be extended?

Does the Baker Act authorize outpatient services?

Don’t be a "disappearing family”.

I’ve decided not to put my loved one into treatment because I don’t want them to be insulted or offended.

How long does recovery take?

Is my loved one a victim of the CBA (Constructive Baker Act)

The 21 day treatment order.

What is a guardian advocate?

Where will the placement hearing take place?

Once the Baker Act facility has filed a petition for involuntary placement, how long does my loved one have to wait to see the judge?

If my loved one has to attend a placement hearing are they entitled to legal counsel?

The ten (10) second Baker Act consult.

Am I enabling my loved one?