What Do Social Services Consider as Neglect of a Child?
While it is recognised as falling under the umbrella of child abuse, ‘child neglect’ is not a specific offence – and this makes it difficult to extrapolate
What is Female genital mutilation (FGM)?
Female genital mutilation, or FGM, refers to the procedure that is carried out on girls and young women under the age of 18.
How much does it cost to go to court for an order for your child to live with you in the UK?
When you’re considering going to court to resolve child arrangements (where the child should live) in the UK, one of your principal concerns may be how much the process is going to cost.
NLS Helps Abused Mum Secure Non-Molestation Order and Child Arrangement Order
NLS Helps Abused Mum Secure Non-Molestation Order and Child Arrangement Order
National Legal Service: A guide to child arrangements orders when domestic abuse is involved
When parents can’t agree where a child/children should live, or how they should spend their time with each of the parents, it may be necessary to apply for a child arrangements order to ask the court to resolve the dispute.
Children’s guardian in care proceedings explained
In cases where a local authority issues care proceedings for a child, the court will automatically appoint a guardian to represent that child’s best interests.
National Legal Service: The role of an intervenor in care proceedings explained
Care proceedings are normally a confidential process, which means that only a very limited number of people can attend the court hearings.
National Legal Service: Final hearing care proceedings explained
Having to go through care proceedings as a parent can be a stressful and uncertain time, especially if you don’t have access to the right information and legal advice.
How to Apply for a Prohibited Steps Order
Anyone who holds parental responsibility and is concerned about the actions of the child’s other parent or guardian may consider taking out a Prohibited Steps Order.
A Guide to Interim Care Orders & Parental Responsibility
If children’s services are particularly worried about the health and wellbeing of a child, the Local Authority can apply to the court to begin care proceedings.
