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Episode 596 Baker Act Lifelines: Mark Astor's Legal Hack to Rescue Families from Addiction Hell!

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Welcome back, Bizzy Fam! In Episode 596, we are diving into a heavy but absolutely critical topic that touches so many families: the legal side of mental health and addiction.

I sat down with legal advocate Mark Astor, a powerhouse attorney who has been in the game since 1994. Mark’s background is incredible—born and raised in the UK, he started his career right here as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, handling thousands of cases from misdemeanors to capital murder.

In this episode, Mark shares his mission to help families navigate the complex behavioral health system. In 2016, he founded Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, and later co-founded Astor Simovitch Law with his wife, Audra, specifically to save families whose loved ones are struggling with substance use and failed recovery attempts. He also founded Baker Act Attorneys in 2020 to fight for those wrongfully detained in the mental health system.

We get into the nitty-gritty of the Baker Act vs. the Marchman Act, how guardianship works, and why the legal system needs a major overhaul to improve access to resources. Mark also drops some serious wisdom on why physical health fosters mental well-being—something he lives by as a Krav Maga instructor.

If you are looking for advice on legal intervention or just want to understand the system better, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

  • Family is Key: Mark emphasizes that the role of family is absolutely critical for effective recovery.
  • The Baker Act: Explaining how this allows the state to take custody of individuals in immediate mental health crises.
  • The Marchman Act: A deep dive into this act specifically designed for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
  • Guardianship: How this legal tool can give families the control they need over a loved one’s decisions during a crisis.
  • Commitment is Crucial: Why treatment success is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires long-term dedication.

Connect with Bizzy:
🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/elizabethchance
💙 Facebook: facebook.com/itsbizzypodcast
📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast
▶️ YouTube: @elizabethchance
🎵 TikTok: @bizzychance
🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast
📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance
💌 Updates: eepurl.com/iDtRnw
📬 Story ideas: [email protected]

To Reach Mark Astor Esq.

[email protected]

https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mark.g.astor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor/

https://x.com/AstorSimovitch

https://www.instagram.com/astor.simovitch.law/

https://www.tiktok.com/@astorsimovitchlaw

https://www.youtube.com/@astorsimovitchlaw

https://vimeo.com/user100078315

Share, subscribe, and know you’re never alone!

XOXO,

Bizzy

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Send us a text

Welcome back, Bizzy Fam! In Episode 596, we are diving into a heavy but absolutely critical topic that touches so many families: the legal side of mental health and addiction.

I sat down with legal advocate Mark Astor, a powerhouse attorney who has been in the game since 1994. Mark’s background is incredible—born and raised in the UK, he started his career right here as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, handling thousands of cases from misdemeanors to capital murder.

In this episode, Mark shares his mission to help families navigate the complex behavioral health system. In 2016, he founded Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, and later co-founded Astor Simovitch Law with his wife, Audra, specifically to save families whose loved ones are struggling with substance use and failed recovery attempts. He also founded Baker Act Attorneys in 2020 to fight for those wrongfully detained in the mental health system.

We get into the nitty-gritty of the Baker Act vs. the Marchman Act, how guardianship works, and why the legal system needs a major overhaul to improve access to resources. Mark also drops some serious wisdom on why physical health fosters mental well-being—something he lives by as a Krav Maga instructor.

If you are looking for advice on legal intervention or just want to understand the system better, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

  • Family is Key: Mark emphasizes that the role of family is absolutely critical for effective recovery.
  • The Baker Act: Explaining how this allows the state to take custody of individuals in immediate mental health crises.
  • The Marchman Act: A deep dive into this act specifically designed for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
  • Guardianship: How this legal tool can give families the control they need over a loved one’s decisions during a crisis.
  • Commitment is Crucial: Why treatment success is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires long-term dedication.

Connect with Bizzy:
🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/elizabethchance
💙 Facebook: facebook.com/itsbizzypodcast
📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast
▶️ YouTube: @elizabethchance
🎵 TikTok: @bizzychance
🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast
📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance
💌 Updates: eepurl.com/iDtRnw
📬 Story ideas: [email protected]

To Reach Mark Astor Esq.

[email protected]

https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mark.g.astor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor/

https://x.com/AstorSimovitch

https://www.instagram.com/astor.simovitch.law/

https://www.tiktok.com/@astorsimovitchlaw

https://www.youtube.com/@astorsimovitchlaw

https://vimeo.com/user100078315

Share, subscribe, and know you’re never alone!

XOXO,

Bizzy

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