This area covers when a local authority steps in to protect a child, typically through care or supervision proceedings brought in the family court. A solicitor practises in care proceedings, emergency protection measures, and related orders, advising clients and representing in court against or alongside social services, drafting orders, gathering evidence, and engaging with Cafcass to determine the child’s welfare.
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The outcome can permanently affect a child’s living arrangements, parental rights, or contact. The solicitor defends deadlines, lodges evidence, and navigates court-ordered plans, ensuring proper process and safeguarding are maintained within the robust statutory framework.
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