Mental Health Law

West Palm Beach, Florida, Mental Health Lawyer

Under the Baker Act, Florida courts have the option of ordering inpatient placement or outpatient treatment for individuals suffering from mental health issues. We represent individuals seeking treatment for themselves, as well as parents, children, spouses, and other family members of individuals who are suffering from serious drug, alcohol, or mental health issues in pursuit of a court order for the proper treatment and care of their loved ones.

If you are concerned about the mental health of your loved one and wish to discuss your option to obtain a court order for their care, we can help. Timing may be critical. Contact the Palm Beach County law office of Donna P. Levine today.

We help family members navigate the legal system to obtain a course of action, relief, or treatment that is most appropriate for the affected individual. In addition to that representation, we also advise clients on the practical and actual ways to achieve that which has been court ordered. Some methods include:

• Mental health treatment
• Alcohol and drug treatment
• Rehabilitation services
• Obtaining guardianship
• Becoming the representative payee for benefits
• Admission into a sheltered workshop

The court system is complex. If you are facing a mental health issue as either a primary or ancillary legal matter, you need a lawyer who understands the particular concepts of mental health and how they factor into the legal system. Attorney Levine has extensive experience and knowledge of mental health issues. She has a strong education and background in mental health and psychology as the head of a social work agency and having effectively functioned as a judge in these matters as a former Domestic Relations Commissioner General Master.

Attorney Levine also acts as a guardian ad litem, a designated successor guardian, and represents individuals in guardianship proceedings. Additionally, we have extensive experience creating and monitoring special needs trusts.

Because we understand mental health issues and the nature of how those issues can affect related legal matters, our firm is able to provide all inclusive legal services to our clients. We are very familiar with how mental health issues affect any number of legal matters, including criminal law, family law, and probate.

Time is of the essence. We know what treatment resources are in the community and the legal process by which you can obtain a mental health court order to access these resources yourself or for a family member. Contact us today to discuss the options available to you.