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Navigating the complexities of the Florida Baker Act can be overwhelming.

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Can someone be released earlier than 72 hours?

January 06, 2022

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

January 04, 2022

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

January 04, 2022

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

January 04, 2022

What you should do if you are in crisis?

January 04, 2022

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

January 04, 2022

How does the Marchman Act work with divorce proceedings?

January 04, 2022

Guardianship vs Baker Act

January 04, 2022

Can a Marchman Act hearing be conducted in your absence

January 04, 2022

Sword v shield, the Marchman Act and Guardianship

January 04, 2022

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