Children & Youth Lawyer in Bethlehem, PA

Few things in life are as heartbreaking as when strangers from the government, who are armed with a court order, take away one or more of your children. Your kids are your world, and for the authorities to claim you and your co-parent are unfit to raise them can be devastating. This is likely a stressful and emotional time for you and your family. But rest assured, help from a dedicated family lawyer is just a phone call away.

Tough, Knowledgeable Family Lawyer

Attorney Alexandria “Ally” Crouthamel understands the pain, confusion, and fear you are experiencing. Crouthamel Law Offices provides absolute compassion during this difficult time, and Ms. Crouthamel applies incredible skill when representing parents, grandparents, and other family members working to restore their parental rights in child and youth cases.

Attorney Crouthamel has extensive experience navigating Pennsylvania’s family law system, as well as handling a wide range of family law issues, including divorce. She will help you build a case based on the evidence to demonstrate that you provide a safe and nurturing home for your children. She will approach the situation tactfully and handle herself with the highest level of professionalism as she guides you through the process of fighting to bring your kids home.

The Child Removal Process

The process of child removal typically begins when someone reports to the Pennsylvania Office of Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) that a child is being abused or neglected at home. CYF will investigate the claim, and if it finds it credible, the case will be presented to a judge, who must decide whether to order the child’s removal from the home.

There may still be hope if a court officer, police officer, or child protective services caseworker has taken your child away. As a parent, you have rights, including the right to an attorney and the right to contest the removal.

Compassionate Attorney for Parents Fighting to Bring Children Home

Alexandria Crouthamel is an experienced litigator and family law attorney. She will be by your side during interviews with the police and caseworkers to protect your rights. She will explain the investigation process, ensuring you are always informed about what is happening. She will ensure that evidence is gathered, paperwork is filed, questions are answered, updates are provided, and court appearances are not missed.

The firm understands how traumatic it is when parents and children get separated. When representing parents in CYF cases, attorney Crouthamel combines deep compassion for her client’s emotional state with an emotional detachment that helps her serve the client to the best of her abilities. She will help you contest the false abuse or neglect claims against you and seek a solution that is in the best interests of your kids.

Don’t Give Up on Hope

Your children are worth fighting for. Working with a family law attorney gives you the best chance of reuniting with them. Schedule a free consultation with Ally Crouthamel as soon as possible. Call Crouthamel Law Offices at 610-428-3386 to set up an appointment. Or email the firm if you prefer.