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A Solicitor’s Guide to Police Powers of Protection
This guide has been written by Cartwright King’s Child Law solicitor, Daniel Maiden. What are Police Powers of Protection? The Police can exercise their powers of protection when a ...

A Solicitors Guide to an Emergency Protection Order
This Guide on making an Emergency Protection Order has been written by Cartwright King's Child Law solicitor, Daniel Maiden. What is an Emergency Protection Order? ...

Schooling Disputes for Children of Separated Parents
Post-divorce or separation life can provide sensitive challenges such as determining the educational path for children. Complex decisions that extend beyond matters of custody and ...

Family Court Crisis Leaves Children in Limbo
Tens of Thousands of Children Left in Limbo Tens of thousands of children are being left in limbo because of a crisis in the family ...

Updates to Legal Aid for Child Cases
On the 10th of February 2023, the Ministry of Justice changed the law on legal aid for child cases. The changes cover looked-after children with ...

What Happens if Social Services Are Called?
When social services become involved with a family, parents or guardians can feel fearful that their child will be taken away against their wishes. However, ...

Child Custody During the Holidays – Family Solicitors
School holidays have started for lots of families across the UK. Summer holidays usually provide some quality family time spent today, either at home or ...

What Are My Separated Parents Holiday Rights?
With the Easter Holidays and Summer approaching, you may be thinking of taking your child on holiday. For separated couples, it’s important to know your ...

Care Proceedings – What Could Happen?
Do I Need Child-Care Proceedings Solicitors? The protection of children is always an important part of the law. However, if you feel that you need ...

When Can I Use Child Care Proceedings Solicitors?
Child Care Proceedings Solicitors and Legal Aid Sometimes, difficult or unusual home circumstances can mean that child care proceedings solicitors may be needed to make ...

Child Contact Order UK – Legal Support For Parents
Obtaining A Child Contact Order UK A child contact order can help you to establish important boundaries and guidelines when it comes to raising your ...

What can Social Services Do and Not Do
What can Social Services Do and Not Do When social services get involved with the care of your child it can feel like your world ...
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