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The Court of Appeal grants father’s appeal against refusal to grant him party status in care proceedings.

Case Digest S (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 706 The Court of Appeal was handed down judgement in which a biological father without parental responsibility appealed against the decision that refused his application to be...

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Cafcass – ‘Taking me seriously: letting you know how we help’

Working with over 140,000 children annually whose future is decided by the family courts, Cafcass provides a service that prioritises their safety, their voices, and their needs. A new video launched by Cafcass highlights how...

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Stages of Care Proceedings

Care proceedings commence when the Local Authority (social services) feel that a child is not safe in the care of a parent or guardian without the oversight of the professionals or that they could be...

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Considering the Ethnicity of children in care and supervision proceedings in England

The Nuffield FJO has issued its ‘Briefing Paper: Ethnicity of children in care and supervision proceedings in England’. Our Head of Public Law, Stacey Phoenix has been considering some of the highlights of the report...

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Legal Aid funding available for Special Guardianship Order Applications

Following a £6m additional investment by the government, extended family members and friends will be able to access legal aid in relation to Special Guardianship Orders. What are Special Guardianship Orders? A Special Guardianship Order...

What is a Care Order?

What is a Care Order

WHAT IS A CARE ORDER A care order is an order that the Local Authority can apply for which allows them parental responsibility in respect of a child. Many parents do not realise they do...

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Common questions asked by a parent in care proceedings

Tracy Smith, trainee legal executive has prepared answers to the most common questions asked in care proceedings. What happens during proceedings? Proceedings are issued by the Local Authority when they make an application to the...

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Care Proceedings: What do the court orders mean for you?

What are Care Proceedings? The Local Authority can make an application to the court to initiate Care Proceedings if they are worried that your child has either suffered significant harm or is at risk of...

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Arrangements for children, child protection and the issues that arise as a result.

Public Law Outline – Frequently asked questions   What is a child protection strategy meeting? This is a professionals meeting that takes place and is attended by all professionals involved with you and your child(ren),...

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What is the Public Law Outline, more commonly referred to as the PLO process?

This can be a very daunting time for parents with a lot of information that is hard to understand. When the Local Authority has concerns in respect of a child and their welfare, they can...

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What Is CAFCASS And What Does It Do?

CAFCASS is the Children’s and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – the largest employer of qualified social workers in England. CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. It independently advises the family court on...

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What is a parenting plan and why is it useful?

What is a parenting plan and why is it useful? Divorce and separation can be an emotionally challenging time for all parties involved: especially the children. By implementing a parenting plan in the earliest possible...