Posted: 17 July
If Social Services become involved with your grandchildren, it can be an overwhelming and emotional time. Many grandparents are unsure about their legal rights and whether they can step in to care for their grandchild. Unless you have Parental...
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Posted: 07 November
Parents who separate often need clear guidance on how child maintenance payments are decided. The system is run by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), which uses a formula to ensure children receive consistent support. Understanding how a child maintenance...
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Posted: 22 August
Do Grandparents Have Automatic Contact? Family relationships can become strained during separations or family breakdowns, and one group often caught in the middle are grandparents. While they can play a vital role in the emotional and practical support of...
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Posted: 07 June
“Liberty” is a right conferred by Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights. It is a fundamental right for every individual regardless of age to have the power to do as they please. Within Article 5, there...
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Posted: 29 April
In care proceedings, the parties are usually the Local Authority who made the application to court, the parents of the child and the child themselves. Who will be represented by an independent professional called the Guardian. Sometimes other people...
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Posted: 09 December
What is a Public Law Outline meeting? A Public Law Outline meeting, or “PLO” meeting is the name Social Services, also known as the Local Authority, give to a meeting to discuss a child’s welfare. This is also sometimes...
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