Care Proceedings and involvement with social services

We can represent you if you are a parent, somebody with parental responsibility of the child, a relative such as a grandparent or aunt/uncle or a very close friend of the family and you require legal advice about social service involvement.

We offer representation in pre issue discussions with the Local Authority, Emergency Protection Orders, Care Proceedings and applications made in existing proceedings.

Cases involving children commenced by the Local Authority are Public Law Proceedings under the Children Act 1989. They are referred to as Care Proceedings. When Social Services become involved with your family this can be a difficult and confusing time. At Carr Hepburn our childcare team can offer you support and advice about your options and the legal procedure.

We can advise you through all stages of the Care Proceedings, this includes pre-proceedings issues such as attending pre issue meetings with clients and the social workers. Once Care Proceedings have been issued, public funding is automatic for parents and others with Parental Responsibility. We also offer public funding at other stages which is subject to eligibility.

If you are not eligible for public funding we offer very competitive rates,  Please contact us if you require any information about your public funding eligibility or assess your eligibility at http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/guidance/eligibility_calculator.asp

We pride ourselves on the service we offer and the good working relationship we have with our clients and other professionals.

If you require further information about Care Proceedings, Emergency Protection Orders, Police Protection Orders or social service involvement then please do not hesitate to contact us on 01442 241466 or email us on familydept@carrhepburn.co.uk

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