Child Care Solicitors in London
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Expert Child Care Legal Services in London
Cartwright King is a top-ranked Legal 500 law firm with a highly experienced Family and Child Care Law team based in London. We provide specialist legal support across the capital and surrounding areas, including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and beyond.
Our dedicated child care solicitors offer expert guidance on a full spectrum of child care law matters, from care proceedings and Child Arrangement Orders to complex cases involving forced marriage, non-accidental injuries, and deprivation of liberty. With a strong reputation for advocacy and legal aid representation, our solicitors frequently work with guardians, local authorities, and vulnerable clients, ensuring that the best interests of the child are always prioritised.
We understand that family legal matters can be highly emotional and stressful. Whether you’re responding to a pre-proceedings letter, seeking emergency protection, or navigating the complexities of public and private child law, our team is here to support and guide you every step of the way. Alongside our legal expertise, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, client-focused support, ensuring you feel informed and reassured throughout your case.
Contact our London team at 0345 894 1622 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange your FREE, no-obligation phone consultation with a child care solicitor.
We’re here to listen to your concerns and offer the support you need to make informed decisions regarding your child’s future.
Our Featured London Child Care Services
Our child care solicitors have extensive experience in handling a variety of child care related cases, including, but not limited to:
- Care Orders (including Interim Orders)
- Supervision Orders (including Interim Orders)
- Deprivation of Liberty Solicitors (DoLS)
- Emergency Protection Orders
- Police Protection Orders
- Pre-proceedings Advice
- Special Guardianship Orders
- Pregnancy and Social Services
- Placement Orders
- Discharge of Care Orders
- Extension of Supervision Orders
- Contact with Children in Care
- Adoption Orders
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Our Commitment.
At Cartwright King, we understand the urgency and sensitivity of child care legal matters. Our London-based team is experienced in handling complex cases involving care proceedings, Child Arrangement Orders, emergency protection orders, and high-conflict family disputes. With a deep understanding of the legal, cultural, and psychological factors that influence child care cases, we provide strategic, practical solutions tailored to your family’s needs.
Our solicitors are skilled at managing tight deadlines, urgent applications, and court proceedings, ensuring that your case progresses efficiently. Whether you’re facing social services intervention, allegations of neglect, or seeking legal representation in public or private child law matters, our specialist team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We offer remote consultations via video and phone, ensuring accessible legal support no matter where you are. With a reputation for advocacy and legal aid representation, we work closely with guardians, local authorities, and vulnerable clients, always prioritising the child’s best interests.
Contact us today to speak with a specialist child care solicitor in London and get expert legal guidance with clarity and confidence.
Meet London Child Care Team
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Ravi Kaur Mahey
Director (London and South East) -
Deepa Patel
Head of Care (London and Thames Valley) -
Stavri Petrou
Head of Care for (West London) -
Majeja Miah
Solicitor -
Abbey McElroy
Solicitor -
Daniel Toppin
Solicitor -
Sofia Sadrodine
Solicitor -
Chand Kaur
Paralegal -
Eleni Bakistanli
Paralegal
Recent Child Care Case Studies
Representing Vulnerable Children in FII Proceedings
We supported two children in High Court proceedings involving allegations of Fabricated or Induced Illness. A Care Order was secured for the older child and a Supervision Order for the younger, providing the protection and support they needed.
Read moreRepresenting a Child in Care Proceedings Involving Substance Misuse
Our team acted in care proceedings for a six-month-old child affected by parental substance misuse. With no safe family alternatives, the court granted a Care Order and Placement Order, ensuring the child’s long-term stability through adoption.
Read moreRepresenting a Mother in Inter-Sibling Abuse Care Proceedings
In a case involving allegations of inter-sibling abuse, we secured an independent parenting assessment that led to a balanced outcome: younger children returned to their mother, while older children remained in care with safe contact maintained.
Read moreFrequently asked questions.
What does a child protection lawyer do?
Child protection lawyers have a diverse workload that includes representing clients in legal proceedings and hearings, supporting and advising parents, family members and guardians and working alongside social workers and the Local Authorities. They are legal professionals who build a rapport with their clients, speaking on their behalf in order to present their cases.
From Emergency Protection Orders to Pre-Proceedings Meetings, including applications of Care Orders, Supervision Orders, and Special Guardianship Orders, a child protection lawyer works to achieve the solution that best protects a child’s welfare.
What is a child care solicitor?
Child care solicitors are specific types of lawyers who specialise in complex and sensitive child care proceedings. The initial concerns that bring these cases into discussion come directly from the Local Authority’s social services department. These issues have been brought to their attention by schools, hospitals, members of the public, or general details that are on record. Regardless of the source, social services have concerns over the safety, welfare and care of a child, and raise a pre-proceedings case to investigate.
The child care solicitor will work alongside the parents or guardians to offer expert legal advice on the process and how best they can respond to the Local Authority’s concerns. If matters progress, the solicitor will act as the legal representative in court.
What can child protection do?
Child protection is the duty of social services. If they are ever concerned about the welfare and safety of a child, it is their responsibility to report this to the necessary authorities. In instances where a child is not at immediate risk, the social services are required to inform the parents and guardians of their concerns, in line with the Public Law Outline Procedure.
Despite how many people feel, this process is in place to avoid cases escalating to court; the aim is not to separate families but look to safeguard a child’s care. Court cases are a last resort. Instead, social services will work alongside child care solicitors to do everything possible to keep families together. However, unfortunately, this is not always an option. In these instances, the child’s welfare leads to a decision and a court may be needed to assess the best ruling.
Why do I need a child care solicitor?
Child care solicitors are paramount to Child Care Proceedings and Advanced Family Law Cases. On top of the emotional distress these cases can cause, many legal processes and protocols must be fulfilled. To help you understand this, and have the best chance at a successful case, a child care solicitor in London is needed to cut through the legal jargon. They will be able to take the load off you, ensuring you are heard throughout the proceedings. By taking care of all the paperwork and collation of evidence, you can focus on the care your child needs.
Our Fees
Everyone deserves access to exceptional legal advice, regardless of their circumstances. Our experienced child care solicitors in London are committed to providing legal representation for all clients. When it comes to child care hearings and complex family law matters, our expertise is vital for handling these cases fairly and impartially.
To ensure transparency, we provide a clear pricing structure for our child care services, including fixed fees for private clients. Please feel free to contact us today for more information on how our team can assist you.
View Our FeesChild Care Legal Aid
Legal Aid is available free of charge for parents if the Local Authority has applied for a Care Order or a Supervision Order. Other parties involved in Care Proceedings can also apply for Legal Aid subject to a means and merits test.
If you have received a supervision order for your child, it is essential to seek legal guidance promptly. Contact us at your earliest convenience to ensure your rights are protected and to fully understand your options moving forward. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance; we are here to support you every step of the way.
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