by Zoe Towlson | Jul 20, 2023 | child-law-team, Churchers News
For many parents the thought of their child(ren) being placed on a child protection plan is extremely worrying. This article will answer some of the common questions surrounding the process. What is a Child Protection Conference? A Child Protection Conference will be...
by Zoe Towlson | Jul 6, 2023 | child-law-team, Churchers News
As childcare lawyers, one question which we are frequently asked is ‘can a social worker remove my child from my care?’ If the Local Authority/Children’s Services are involved with your family, it is very important that you understand under what circumstances your...
by Sam Diment | Mar 16, 2023 | child-law-team, Churchers News
What is Public Law Outline (PLO)? Public Law Outline (PLO) and the pre-proceedings procedure enables the local authority to address concerns regarding the care of a child and put in place a plan to alleviate those concerns. The child or children must be under a child...
by Sam Diment | Sep 30, 2022 | child-law-team, Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
In certain situations, you may be able to get help with your legal fees from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). This is called “Legal Aid”. How much help will depend on the issues in your case and/ or your financial situation. In some situations, you will still have to...
by Sam Diment | Sep 8, 2022 | child-law-team, Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
Separated parents may have a child arrangements order in place that regulates who their children live with and who they spend time with. Sometimes one parent does not comply with the terms of the order by not taking a child to see the other parent as per the terms of...