Children Act: Protecting Child Welfare
We have a rich and thorough expertise in all aspects of the Children Act 1989, and we make sure to uphold the fundamental principle established in Section 1 of the Act, which mandates that the welfare of your children is our foremost concern in every case.
Our specialised advice covers the following areas:
- Child Arrangements Orders that resolve where the children will live and how often they will spend time with the other parent.
- Child care cases, particularly those involving intervention from Children’s Services.
- Adoption services.
- Taking a child abroad to live (removal from jurisdiction).
- Parentage declarations.
- Issues surrounding Parental Responsibility.
- Supporting extended family members, such as grandparents, in matters related to contact with and/or the care of the children.
When families are in crisis, it is not uncommon for the Local Authority to intervene for the children’s protection. If this happens to you, we are here to assist. We have vast experience in dealing with such matters and can offer sound, sensible advice aimed at avoiding Court action and keeping your family together. We understand how distressing it can be when Children’s Services become involved and emphasise the importance of getting legal advice at the earliest opportunity.
Parents can always access Legal Aid if the Local Authority applies to the Court for an Order that affects their legal rights regarding their children. We understand that this can be an extremely stressful and disruptive period for you. Whatever your relationship to the children, we are committed to providing a full range of legal representation and guidance. Our aim is to offer clear, supportive advice during what is undoubtedly a very difficult time for both you and the children involved.
Smalleys Solicitors provides exceptional Children Act: Protecting Child Welfare and Children Act services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall, Derby and Mansfield, but across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & the East Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Children Act: Protecting Child Welfare and Children Act, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0115) 955 6555, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.