Child Protection & Adoption
A parent is responsible for ensuring that their child is safe and protected. However sometimes parents may have difficulties which prevent them from doing this. They could have issues with alcohol or drugs, have mental health problems or be in a violent relationship. Sometimes they simply cannot cope with their children leading to neglect or harm.
The Social Services Department has a duty to offer support to parents who may need help in looking after their children. They may also consider removing a child, albeit temporarily or long term, if they are of the opinion that a child is at risk of harm.
We can help with all matters relating to child protection and care proceedings. We act for parents, grandparents, foster parents or extended family members who are involved with Social Services. We will attend legal planning meetings and we will represent you if the Social Services Department make an application for an Emergency Protection Order, Interim Care Order, Care Order or Supervision Order including attending Court with you. We can also act for you on adoption proceedings or if you or someone else applies for a Special Guardianship Order.
If the Social Services Department is involved with your family it is important that you take early legal advice from a specialist childcare solicitor. Joyti Henchie is a member of the Law Society Children Panel Accreditation Scheme. Public funding (Legal Aid) is available in these circumstances.
Please feel free to telephone any one of our family team to discuss matters in confidence. We can arrange for an initial consultation so you can understand the options available to you.
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