Have you been contacted by a social worker about your children? Are you due to attend a PLO meeting or a court hearing for Care Proceedings?
Legal proceedings involving children can be extremely stressful. Our dedicated Childcare lawyers understand how overwhelming this situation can feel and will work closely with you, carefully assessing your circumstances and providing clear advice to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
We can advise you on your legal position, explain the options available, and represent you through free legal aid to ease financial pressure. If you have received a letter inviting you to a PLO meeting, please get in touch so we can discuss representing you throughout the process. If the local authority has issued or intends to issue Care Proceedings and a hearing is listed or expected at the Family Court, we are ready to support you at every stage.
Our team offers tailored guidance and strong representation, ensuring the Court is fully informed of all relevant options when long term decisions are being made about a child’s placement.
Whether you are facing legal proceedings involving children, or you are looking for sound legal advice on other matters relating to your childs future, our team are here to help.
We specialise in the following:
Legal Aid is automatically available to you when:
All we require is confirmation that you would like us to represent you and we will obtain legal aid funding on your behalf. If you are not a parent of the subject child but a family member wishing to put themselves forward to care for the child, we can look at whether legal aid funding would be available to you.
Contact us with your email address or telephone number and we will contact you the same day with an appointment to come and talk to us.
Call us on 01525 376 611 or email hello@fmtsolicitors.co.uk.
You may need a children solicitor in the UK in situations involving child custody disputes, child protection cases, adoption, education disputes, immigration issues, or cases where a child is accused of a crime.
We can offer our support and experience in a wide array of legal cases, so if you are impacted by any of these things, it is important to seek legal aid as soon as possible
Yes, child solicitors often play a crucial role in cases of child abuse or neglect. They advocate for the child’s safety and wellbeing and may work alongside social services and other agencies.
If you are impacted by either of these things, it is important to seek legal aid as soon as possible.
Parental Responsibility is governed by Part 1 Section 3 of the Children Act 1989 and it describes all the rights and duties that parents have towards their children.
It refers to the right to be included in decisions about a child’s upbringing, such as education, health and religion.
