A DUI conviction doesn’t just affect your license—it can also impact your parental rights, especially if you’re involved in a custody dispute.
What Judges Consider
Family court judges are tasked with determining the “best interests of the child.” A DUI conviction—especially one involving high BAC, drugs, or an accident—can raise questions about your judgment, stability, and parenting fitness.
Potential Custody Consequences:
- Loss of primary or shared custody
- Supervised visitation
- Required alcohol or drug treatment
- Use of DUI as leverage by the other parent
Even ARD Can Be Used Against You
Although ARD avoids a conviction, it’s still considered an admission and can be referenced in family court.
How We Help
Our team coordinates with family law attorneys to ensure your custody rights are protected. We present mitigating evidence, challenge assumptions of impairment, and fight to keep your DUI from derailing your family life.
Protect Your Rights—and Your Relationship with Your Kids
Call The McShane Firm. We’ll help you fight both the criminal case and the fallout in family court.
Our Clients are entitled to a Bill of Rights which states:
- Our clients have the right to expect, we will be proactive in communication. You will hear it from us first. We will return all phone calls, texts and emails promptly.
- Our clients have the right to expect plain speaking, straight shooting. No B. S.
- Our clients have the right to expect us to do it right the first time, every time.
- Our clients have the right to expect us to be on time and professionally prepared for all court appearances, and all meetings.
- Our clients have the right to expect that they will be fully informed at all times.
This is our promise to you. Call today to get us on your side: (717) 657-3900.
