It is very difficult, frustrating and often quite frightening when social services are involved with matters relating to your children.
However, we are here to offer our honest advice from the outset of proceedings through to the end. Our expert team are very experienced in matters relating to social services and care proceedings, and only have the best interests of you and your children in mind.
At FMT, we specialise in family and children law, which means we have the knowledge and experience to support you during matters involving special guardianship.
At FMT, we offer fixed fee legal advice for foster carers and special guardians. In cases where local authorities initiate care proceedings to protect children at risk of harm, the cost of the special guardianship appointment is covered by the local authority.
This fixed fee includes a one-off session of legal advice where an experienced solicitor at Terrells will cover your rights and responsibilities as a special guardian, the legal process, finances, and any other concerns you wish to address.
We have a wide range of experience in the following cases:
