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When social services believe a child may be at risk of significant harm, they may start care proceedings through the family court. These cases are serious and move quickly. If you are involved, speaking with experienced care proceedings solicitors in London is essential.
At Berris Law, our specialist team provides expert legal advice and representation for parents, guardians and family members involved in family law care proceedings. Early legal support can make a significant difference to the outcome of a case.
What Do Care Proceedings Solicitors Do?
Care proceedings solicitors represent parents and family members when a local authority begins court proceedings about a child’s safety or welfare.
These cases usually begin when social services apply to the court for a court order. This may include:
- Interim care orders
- Full care orders
- Supervision orders
- Emergency protection orders
Each order can affect where a child lives during the case and what decisions can be made about their care.
Because proceedings are fast-paced and complex, having child care proceedings solicitors supporting you from the start is very important. Your solicitor will:
- Represent you during every court hearing
- Review evidence from social services
- Challenge allegations of significant harm where appropriate
- Help you decide whether expert assessments should be requested
- Carfeully guide you through each stage
A solicitor can also help ensure your voice is heard and that your parental rights are protected throughout the case.
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Why Choose Our Specialist Care Proceedings Solicitors?
Our team has extensive experience supporting families across London who are involved in care proceedings.
Berris Law solicitors are:
- Accredited members of the Law Society Children Panel
- Experienced child care proceedings solicitors
- Specialists in family law care proceedings
- Trusted advisors for complex and urgent cases
We understand how stressful these situations can be. Our goal is to provide clear advice, strong representation and practical support during every court hearing.
Our team works closely with families to ensure they understand the legal process and the options available to them.
If you need wider support with family law matters, you can also visit our family law solicitors page.
How Can I Pay for Care Proceedings Solicitors?
In most care proceedings, legal aid is automatically available. This funding is provided to children involved in the case and to parents who have parental responsibility. As a result, families can access experienced care proceedings solicitors without worrying about legal fees.
In some circumstances, other family members such as grandparents, aunts or uncles may also qualify for legal aid. This will usually depend on their financial situation and whether they are formally involved in the court proceedings.
Our care proceedings solicitors can explain whether legal aid applies to your circumstances and guide you through the process so you can receive the support and expert legal advice you need.
Speak to Care Proceedings Solicitors in London
If social services are considering starting care proceedings, it is important to seek expert legal advice as early as possible.
Our experienced care proceedings solicitors at Berris Law support families across London who are facing complex family law care proceedings.
Contact our team today to discuss your situation and receive urgent legal advice.
Call 020 3325 741