Non Parental Custody

Washington Non Parental Custody Lawyers

At Scott Horenstein Law Firm, PLLC, we understand the vulnerability of children living in a destructive family environment. We offer compassionate and experienced legal counsel to help clients in third party custody actions to benefit children with unfit parents. Contact our non-parental custody attorneys for experienced family law representation.

Non-Parental Child Custody -- Improving the Quality of a Child's Life

Our family law attorneys help clients understand non-parental child custody and the circumstances under which third party custody is permitted. There are many family circumstances in which it is in the child's best interest to be raised and cared for by another family member, such as:

• A parent has an alcohol dependency problem
• A parent has a drug abuse problem
• A parent is in jail
• A teenage parent is too young to care for a child on their own
• The child is abused or neglected by the parent
• Other circumstances which show the parent is an unfit parent

In most circumstances, it is in a child's best interest to be raised by both biological parents. The child receives nurturing care and financial support from two loving parental figures rather than one. However, in today's changing society, children are often not receiving the appropriate care that they deserve.

We help grandparents and others through the non-parental child custody process. We work with the family to negotiate a third party custody agreement when possible. However, when a case is contested, we also have the experience to advocate for our clients in trial. In extreme circumstances, such as cases involving child abandonment, we are able to assist clients with family adoption proceedings.

Scott Horenstein Law Firm, PLLC provides experienced legal counsel to clients with family law and personal injury needs in Washington. Our office is located in Vancouver and assists clients in Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, Amboy, Yacolt, Washougal, Woodland, and throughout Clark County, Washington.