Care involving social services
Social services will intervene if they feel that a child’s best interests are not being met, or if there are concerns about their welfare or standard of living. You may disagree with their intervention, however it is essential that you obtain robust and supportive advice and representation should matters escalate.
Social services can take your children from your care with a court order. We appreciate how concerning this can be and will use our years of expertise to ensure that you receive the best outcome for your family.
At Owen White Catlin, we will provide practical guidance around social services intervention, including advice and representation in court proceedings, case conferences, and meetings with social services.
We also have experience in dealing with the police and local authorities when they carry out protective duties such as secure accommodation orders, care and supervision orders and emergency protection orders.
Other social services advice we provide includes
- Assisting parents and other family members in public law care proceedings, including seeking special guardianship orders
- Aiding parents who have been served with notice of intention to commence care proceedings
- Helping parents whose children are in voluntary care
- Obtaining Legal Aid for court proceedings
Talk to one of our social services solicitors today
Please get in touch to discuss your case with our expert public children law solicitors, or to schedule a consultation. Contact us using our online enquiry form, or call us directly on one of our office numbers. Our expert team of lawyers are ready to help.