Lancaster County Fit Parent Lawyers
At Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., we represent parents who are involved with the child welfare system. When the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare's Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) investigates allegations of neglect or abuse, or threatens to take away your kids, we will step in and help you keep your family together. If your child has been removed and placed in foster care, we will work tirelessly to have your child returned to you.
At Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., we understand the critical importance of keeping parents and children together. Our Lebanon youth hearings lawyers know what it takes to prove that you are a fit parent who can provide for your kids and keep them safe. With nearly 20 years of combined experience, we will do everything we can to protect you and your children from state interference and keep your family together.
To arrange a consultation with our experienced Lebanon attorneys, please call (717) 459-4228 or toll free (888) 364-8169. You can also contact our law office online.
Aggressive, Effective Representation in Children and Youth Hearings
When the state removes a child from a home, it takes a great amount of effort to have the child returned to the parent. It is essential for you to take action as soon as OCYF begins investigations. Our attorneys know how to build cases and will work hard to prove your fitness as a parent.
Cases where the state files a petition to have a child declared a dependent of the state are called "dependency actions." Some of the reasons the state may begin a dependency action are:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Parent has a relationship with a convicted felon, such as a sex offender
- Parent is abusing drugs or alcohol
We will help you take the right steps to have your child returned to you, and we will stay by your side during the whole process. Depending on your situation, you may have to:
- Go to counseling
- Take parenting classes
- Attend regular court hearings to provide updates to the judge about your parental fitness
Our Central Pennsylvania Divorce Lawyers Are Here to Listen and Help
The client-centered family law practice of Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., is our profession as well as our passion. On the heels of experience in other law firms, we founded our firm with the goal of focusing on people and their problems above all. Your family law needs are the reason we are here.
To schedule a consultation, please call (717) 459-4228 or toll free (888) 364-8169. You can also contact our Manheim law firm online.
