Are you seeking legal advice after being approached by the local council or other body because there is doubt about the way your children are being looked after?
If you're currently facing Care Proceedings, you need the right kind of legal advice.
What you need to know:
1. Legal Aid for Care Proceedings is free for parents and is means tested for other parties.
2. Early legal advice is essential. Many parents assume that the Public Authority involved decides the outcome. In fact the final decision lies with the Court.
3. Talk to us as soon as possible when a Public Authority becomes involved. Handling the Court procedure in a case can be a very complex process.
4. A Court may place a person's children in the care of, or under the supervision of a Local Authority if it is satisfied the child concerned is likely to suffer significant harm and the harm is attributable to the child being beyond control or the care being given to the child falling below a reasonable standard.
We have extensive experience of providing legal advice throughout Care Proceedings. Our service is supportive, confidential and may be available to you through Legal Aid.
