Mental health crises and addiction can turn into legal emergencies fast - and most families wait too long before acting.

Mark Astor explains the options that can protect a loved one, preserve dignity, and help families make the right move before the situation spirals into jail, hospitalization, or worse.Jay Adewole sits down with Mark Astor, a Florida attorney who built a law firm focused on helping families navigate the intersection of behavioral health and the legal system.

Mark shares why so many families feel trapped, why denial keeps crises alive, and how the right legal strategy can create a path toward treatment instead of punishment.

You’ll discover:

• Why families often miss the window to act early
• What the Marchman Act and related Florida statutes can do
• How emergency  ...