Helping families in Hull, Cottingham, and Welton navigate social services care proceedings
Having social services become involved with your children and family life can feel devastating. If problems develop and things become serious, the relief of having strong legal team to ensure your voice is heard can be immense. Whether you have been assigned a social worker to assist with family difficulties or are facing the real prospect of your children being taken into care, our compassionate, professional lawyers will stand by you and your family.
Our social services and care proceedings services
At Graham & Rosen, our sympathetic professional family law team has extensive experience representing parents in a full range of care proceedings, including:
We provide guidance and representation during PLO meetings, helping you understand the process and working toward a resolution that keeps your family together.
If social services seek an emergency protection order to remove your child from your care, we offer swift and robust legal support to challenge the order or negotiate appropriate solutions.
We help families navigate supervision orders, ensuring parental rights are respected while working with social services to address their concerns.
Our team helps defend parents in care order proceedings, advocating for your right to care for your child and challenging any attempt to remove them from your home.
If the case involves the potential adoption of your child, we provide critical legal representation to ensure your rights are fully considered before any placement or adoption decisions are made.
We advise parents on their rights when social services request a voluntary agreement under Section 20 of the Children Act, ensuring you understand the long-term implications.
Accessible legal support through Legal Aid and funding options
At Graham & Rosen, we understand that legal proceedings involving social services can be overwhelming, especially when financial concerns add to the stress. We guide you through the process of applying for legal aid, ensuring you have the support needed during this challenging time.
Every family deserves strong legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. Our team will help you explore all available funding options so you can access the legal services necessary to protect your rights and your family’s wellbeing.
Our commitment to you
As a Lexcel-accredited firm, you can be confident in receiving high-quality legal services backed by rigorous standards and a commitment to excellence.
We know how emotionally challenging care proceedings can be. Our solicitors offer compassionate, straightforward advice, helping you navigate this difficult time with understanding and support.
Whether in PLO meetings or the courtroom, we are fierce advocates for your family’s rights, ensuring your voice is heard and your interests represented.
Our approach prioritises the best interests of your children, ensuring that all legal strategies protect their welfare and stability.
With years of experience in care proceedings and social services-related cases, we have a strong history of securing favourable outcomes for families.
Swift legal action in emergencies
In urgent situations, such as emergency protection orders, swift legal action is crucial to safeguard your family's well-being. At Graham & Rosen, we understand the immediate nature of these cases and act quickly to provide the necessary legal support, ensuring that your rights are protected from the outset.
Guiding you through the complexities of emergency legal proceedings, we work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for your family, helping to minimise the stress and uncertainty during this difficult time.
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With offices in Hull, Cottingham, and Welton, we bring the expertise and services of a large city-centre family law firm to your local community. So you don’t have to travel far to get top-notch legal support.
Just around the corner, ready to assist you, don't hesitate to contact our professional, friendly social services legal team today.