What is a prohibited steps order?
In its simplest terms, a prohibited steps order is a legally binding order prohibiting someone from exercising some elements of their parental responsibility.
National Legal Service Secures Non-Molestation Order (NMO) with Extension for Woman Experiencing Domestic Abuse
National Legal Service Secures Non-Molestation Order (NMO) with Extension for Woman Experiencing Domestic Abuse
National Legal Service Secures Non-Molestation Order (NMO) for Victim of Emotional and Physical Abuse
National Legal Service Secures Non-Molestation Order (NMO) for Victim of Emotional and Physical Abuse
Law Societys Children Panel Accreditation
Our Family and Care departments comprise of Law Society Accredited Solicitors who are well supported by a team of Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Caseworkers.
What Happens When Social Services Get Called?
Anyone – from a friend or family member to a teacher or doctor, even a neighbour or passer-by – can raise concerns about the wellbeing of a child. When Children’s Services – a department of Social Services – is called in the UK, they have a legal obligation to investigate these concerns.
COVID-19 Lockdown: The Rise of Unreported Accidents & Illness in Children
Stay home. Save Lives. Protect the NHS. That was the message that was ingrained into everyone up and down the country last March when the COVID-19 pandemic first swept around Great Britain and bought with it a national lockdown.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Neglect of Children & Involvement of Social Services
From those that have lost their jobs to those that have lost friends and family, lockdown has been incredibly difficult for everyone.
Secure Accommodation Orders: What You Need to Know
Under UK law, secure accommodation orders are defined as a deprivation of liberty within Article 5 of the ECHR (European Convention on Human Rights).
What is Parental Responsibility and What Are My Rights?
Parental responsibility and parental rights form a complex area of family law with various caveats adding to the complexity in many cases.
What does conduct actually mean in divorce law?
The issue of conduct remains a tricky one for many to understand when it comes to divorce law, but what does conduct actually mean?
