Blue Bell Unfit Parenting Defense Lawyer

Are you facing unfit parenting accusations that may end up taking you away from your children? You should not treat such charges lightly. The defense lawyer at McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., can fight to refute the charges and keep your kids with you.

When the stakes are this high, you deserve support from an attorney who is fully committed to protecting your rights. Call our firm today to find out what our Blue Bell child and youth services lawyer can do for you.

We Defend Blue Bell Clients Against Unfit Parenting Charges

Our Blue Bell criminal defense lawyer realizes that the situation you face is both upsetting and frightening. David McKenzie and the entire legal team at McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., can make the legal process clearer and less intimidating by:

• Working with you to determine your ultimate goal and what legal strategy may enable you to meet that goal
• Explaining all of the legal options available to you so you understand them well enough to make a confident decision
• Speaking with all other parties involved in the case on your behalf, which includes meeting with the judge and/or the prosecution to see if there is any way to end your case early
• Building the strongest possible defense, to include proof of your fitness as a parent
• Standing up for your rights in the courtroom by presenting your casefile and making sure the prosecution follows the rules
• Being available to clients all day, every day, whether they choose to contact us by phone, email, or direct message
• Providing case updates on a regular basis, enabling you to stay informed and to worry less about what is going on

Why Trust Our Blue Bell Law Firm With Your Future?

David McKenzie is a former prosecutor who is very familiar with the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. This means we can more efficiently guide our clients through the legal system to help them get what they want—in this case, undisputed sole, shared, or supervised custody of their children.

Let us put our insider experience to work in your case. Call today and learn how we can advocate for you both inside and outside the courtroom.

How Your Unfit Parenting Defense Might Go

Every case presents unique challenges, so we cannot tell you how your case will unfold just yet. Though the burden of proof is on the prosecutor, our defense team first has to evaluate your situation before we can start proposing legal options.

Possible Outcomes of Blue Bell Unfit Parenting Cases

Here are some of the ways that cases like yours may go. Keep in mind that no case is typical and that your case’s outcome depends on a variety of factors that we can review with you once you hire our youth services attorney:

• The prosecution drops the charges against you. This might happen if the evidence we find is so persuasive that they know they do not have a chance of winning against us in a Montogomery County court. You would then be able to return to your normal life immediately.
• We negotiate a deal with the prosecution. In cases where the evidence is less strong or the relationship between the two sides is not too acrimonious, both sides can come together and reach a custody agreement.
• We win against the prosecution in court. If your case gets to this stage, you can rely on our entire team to champion your rights as vigorously as we can so that the judge sees things your way.

At McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., we measure our success by your success. Our unfit parenting defense lawyer in Blue Bell is not happy unless he can help our clients meet their goals.

Why Might Unfit Parenting Charges Be Brought in Blue Bell?

Being an “unfit parent” simply means that the law believes you pose a threat to the child’s physical and mental welfare. A person might have reason to believe that someone is an unfit parent if they:

• Have been accused or convicted of a crime: For example, 231 Pa. Code Rule 1915.3-2 lists the types of crimes that could convince a judge to rescind custody.
• Have untreated mental health issues: That could include a mental illness or a drug addiction.
• Have a history of abusive behavior: This does not just refer to child abuse. For instance, if someone hits (or used to hit) their spouse, this could be grounds for an unfit parent charge, even if they never raised a hand to the child.
• Do not have a healthy place to live: A parent who is unhoused or whose residence is very dirty or unsafe may not be allowed to have physical custody of the child.

Unfit Parenting Charges Made in Good Faith

Just because a charge is made in good faith does not necessarily mean it is true. For example, the child’s other parent might have misinterpreted something you said, or they might be basing their judgment on outdated information.

If this is the case for you, our Blue Bell unfit parenting defense attorney can work quickly to get to the bottom of things. We can correct any misunderstandings and try to end this difficult case as soon as possible.

False Unfit Parenting Charges in Blue Bell

Not every unfit parenting charge is warranted. Sometimes, a person will bring such a charge just because they are upset with their ex and want to take their children away from them as a punishment.

It should go without saying that abusing the legal system in this way is not acceptable and causes unnecessary trauma for the children involved. McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., wants to protect you against these bad-faith charges so that you and your kids can get back to your regular lives.

Start Your Blue Bell Unfit Parenting Defense Case Today

When it comes to your family’s future, you cannot afford to take chances. Call us today so our Blue Bell unfit parenting defense lawyer can get to work on determining a defense strategy for your case. McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., has been helping Pennsylvania citizens understand and protect their rights since 2010.