If social services believe a child is at risk, they may start care or supervision proceedings. This is a deeply stressful time, particularly if there is a worry that your child may be removed from your care, but you don’t have to face it alone. MSB has extensive experience supporting parents, grandparents and family members throughout the entire process, protecting your rights and focusing on your child’s welfare. Several members of our team are accredited to represent children as members of the Law Society’s Children Panel.
What are care proceedings?
Legal proceedings started by the local authority to determine if a child should be removed from their family and placed into care.
What are supervision order proceedings?
Why would social services take my child?
Social services are threatening to take my child, do I need a lawyer?
Can a child be placed with family instead of foster care?
Can I get a copy of the social worker’s report?
Will my child be asked for their views?
What is a Special Guardianship Order (SGO)?
What support is available if my child is placed in care?
What’s the difference between a foster placement and residential care?
Can I challenge assessments in care proceedings?
Can care proceedings start before my baby is born?
What if English is not my first language?
Can proceedings be stopped once they’ve started?
I’ve received a letter before proceedings from the social worker, do I need a lawyer?
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