Have Stockport children’s services (also referred to as social services) been in contact with you regarding your children’s well-being? We understand how distressing it can be to have children’s services involved with your family.
At AFG Law, our specialist team of family law experts based in Stockport can offer you expert advice and assistance regarding children’s services involvement. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today. Our experienced team is here to offer support every step of the way.
Understanding Stockport Children’s Services Intervention
There are various reasons why children’s services in Stockport may reach out regarding your family or children.
It’s natural for parents to feel anxious and under scrutiny when children’s services become involved, especially with concerns about custody. However, their main role is to ensure the safety and welfare of children by protecting them from harm, abuse, and neglect.
There are numerous reasons why children’s services in Stockport may reach out regarding your family or children, including suspected or confirmed abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), neglect, substance misuse, mental health issues, unsafe living conditions, domestic violence, criminal behaviour, educational neglect or a lack of proper supervision.
Many people believe children’s services immediately remove children from their parents and family home, but this is a common misconception. Children’s services only take such extreme action in the most serious, urgent situations. The level of intervention you might experience will depend on the nature of the concerns.
It is important to access expert legal advice as soon as possible once you are aware of children’s services involvement with your family. The earlier you can speak to a legal professional about your case, the better, as early legal intervention can significantly impact the final outcome.
Our Stockport children’s services solicitors at AFG Law can help you understand your rights, guide you through any meetings or assessments, and ensure that the Local Authority follow the correct procedures.
We can also support you in addressing concerns raised by social workers, challenging any unfair decisions, and protecting your family’s best interests. Acting quickly gives you the best chance of resolving issues before they escalate to formal proceedings.
How Can Our Team of Stockport Children’s Services Solicitors Help?
Our dedicated family law team at AFG Law provide expert legal guidance and representation across a range of issues concerning children’s services involvement, ensuring your rights are protected, and that your voice is heard.
We can assist with:
- Challenging Urgent Interventions: We provide immediate legal support for Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs) and Interim Care Orders.
- Understanding Voluntary Agreements: Our solicitors can clarify the implications of Section 20 Agreements, including your right to withdraw consent.
- Protecting Your Rights in Child Protection Plans: We ensure fairness and parental understanding of these plans.
- Preventing Court Proceedings: Our team advocate for your rights in Public Law Outline (PLO) pre-proceedings.
- Court Representation: We represent your interests in care proceedings, challenging detrimental evidence.
- Appealing Unfavourable Decisions: We assist in appealing decisions that negatively impact your family.
Contact AFG Law Today
AFG Law specialises in providing legal support to families dealing with children’s social care issues and is one of the biggest teams dedicated to Family Law in the Greater Manchester area.
With offices in Bury, Bolton and Stockport, our family law team are well placed to assist families with social services involvement and can provide expert legal advice, support throughout investigations, and representation in court to protect your rights and the best interests of your family.
Please call 01204 920 100 to speak with AFG Law’s expert family and care team, who can support you in all aspects of family law. Alternatively, you can email us at familysolicitor@afglaw.co.uk.
For more information on our range of children’s services legal help, please go to our main page here.
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