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'Everyone goes through a bump in the road': Gia Giudice, 13, tweets support for parents Joe and Teresa who face prison for fraud

PUBLISHED: 16:49 EST, 6 March 2014 | UPDATED: 17:36 EST, 6 March 2014

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Gia Giudice has tweeted in support of her troubled parents Teresa and Joe.

The 13-year-old took to her Twitter account to voice her backing for the reality star couple, just before they pleaded guilty to felony fraud charges.

'Everyone goes through one bump in the road, but while going through that bump in the road, you realize the people who support you the most,' Gia wrote on Monday.

Supportive daughter: Gia, pictured with her mother Teresa last year, tweeted her support before her parents pleaded guilty

And the eldest daughter of the Real Housewives Of New Jersey stars also tweeted about the importance of her family, days before they appeared at court in Newark.

Alongside a Twitter picture of herself and mother Teresa, she wrote: 'My everything,' while in another tweet, she wrote: 'Family times are the moments you cherish.'

Gia is the eldest of Teresa and Joe's four daughters who include Gabriella, nine, Milania, eight, and Audriana, four.

Tweet sentiment: Gia Giudice voiced her support for parents Teresa and Joe Giudice before their court appearance on Tuesday

'My everything': Gia also posted a snapshot of herself and her mother Teresa

Teresa, 41, pictured on Wednesday taking a walk in grey leopard print pyjamas looking in good spirits.

It was reported on Thursday that her lawyer is hopeful she can avoid prison time by serving her sentence - which is expected to be 21 to 27 months - on house arrest, according UsWeekly.

'We're hoping Teresa does not go to jail,' her husband Joe's attorney, Miles Feinstein, told the site. 'The great likelihood is that Joe will get some jail time. There's no doubt about it. It's just a matter of how long.'

Teresa and Joe will be sentenced on July 8.

Chin up: Teresa Giudice smiled as she exited her New jersey mansion on Wednesday, just one day after pleading guilty to fraud charges which could land her in prison for about two years

Things are looking up: The 41-year-old may be able to skip prison time and serve out her sentence under house arrest, according to a Thursday report from UsWeekly

On Tuesday the 43-year-old patriarch pleaded guilty to five counts (including bankruptcy fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, and failing to pay taxes) and faces up to 46 months in prison.

It was also reported by TMZ the couple will ask that their prison sentences be served one after the other to look after their four daughters.

'Because of substantial hardship with the kids, we are hoping staggering of sentences does occur,' Feinstein told Us. 'I've had it in a few cases where both parents are sentenced to jail time but we stagger the time so both parents are not away from their kids at once.'

Leaving court: Teresa and Joe leave court after pleading guilty to fraud charges in court on Tuesday in Newark, New Jersey

On Wednesday, Teresa tweeted that she denied allegations that she let Bravo film her while she told her children about pleading guilty. 'It was private thank you. Xx,' the brunette wrote.

The sixth season of RHONJ is currently in production.

'Before Teresa is formally sentenced by the judge, she will meet with the United States Probation Department and a report will be prepared,' a source told RadarOnline.

'The report will outline recommendations for sentencing for the judge to consider and one of those items will include if house arrest is suitable for Teresa.'

Kids come first: The Giudices are parents to four daughters, seen here during a birthday party

Sad times: Teresa, pictured with two of her four daughters in September, said she was heartbroken about the effect her crimes would have on her children

If she does get to serve her time in the family's sprawling mansion, prosecutors will fight to ban her Bravo reality show cameras from filming there, according to the site.

The couple arrived hand-in-hand on Tuesday and did not talk to reporters assembled outside.

They were asked by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas if they admitted their guilt, to which both replied: 'Yes, your honor,' according to NJ.com.

Their lawyer, Henry Klingeman, read a statement on Teresa's behalf after they left the courtroom.

'Today, I took responsibility for a series of mistakes I made several years ago,' she said. 'I am heartbroken that this is affecting my family — especially my four young daughters, who mean more to me than anything in the world.'

No cash for her crisis: If Giudice (far right with her Bravo cast mates) is put under house arrest, she will most likely not be able to film Real Housewives Of New Jersey

The plea deal comes after they pleaded not guilty last year to dozens of charges including bank fraud, wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud.

They were accused of exaggerating income while applying for loans before their Bravo reality show debuted in 2009, then hiding their fortunes in a bankruptcy filing after the first season aired.

They are also accused of submitting fraudulent mortgage and loan applications and fabricating tax returns and W-2 forms.

Joe allegedly failed to file federal tax returns for several years beginning in 2004.

Earlier this week it was reported the couple had struck a plea deal with the US Attorney's Office over the 41 counts of fraud.

'Real Housewives' stars Joe and Teresa arrive at federal court

Double trouble: She was joined by husband Joe and they pleaded guilty on mortgage and bankruptcy fraud charges

Federal prosecutors previously said the couple faced up to 50 years in prison.

Joe likely will be given permission to remain in the country. Since he is an Italian and not a US citizen, he could have been deported after conviction, according to prosecutors.

The Giudices were charged with 39 counts of fraud last July plus two more counts in November. The charges allege that between 2001 and 2011 they engaged in conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud.

They were both charged with bank fraud, loan application fraud and bankruptcy fraud. Joe also is charged with failing to file tax returns for 2005-2009. They pleaded not guilty and the judge denied their request for separate trials.