GT Stewart Solicitors
Public Law Children Advice Solicitors (Social Services)

Public Law Children Advice (involvement with Social Services)

We understand that the involvement of social services in your private and family life, can be stressful and frightening, but we can help you through this difficult time.

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Our Public Law Children Advice (involvement with Social Services) Services

Our Public Law Children Advice (involvement with Social Services) Solicitors consists of lawyers who are experts in a wide range of legal services, including:

Secure Accommodation Orders
Adoption
Placement Order
Pre-Proceedings Meetings (Receipt of "Letter Before Proceedings")
Wardship – Inherent Jurisdiction Applications in the High Court
Discharge of Care Order
Contact with a Child in Care
Children in Need (CHIN)
Emergency Protection Orders
Care Proceedings
Child Protection Conferences
Kinship Assessments, Viability Assessment and Connected Persons Assessments

Secure Accommodation Orders

In the United Kingdom, secure accommodation units are typically located in secure children's homes or secure training centres. These facilities are specially designed and equipped to provide a safe and secure environment for children and young people who have been placed there under a secure accommodation order.

Adoption

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Placement Order

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Discharge of Care Order

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Contact with a Child in Care

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Children in Need (CHIN)

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Emergency Protection Orders

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Care Proceedings

(Care & Supervision Orders)

Child Protection Conferences

If the local authority considers there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, the local authority will undertake an assessment under s47 Children Act 1989.

Kinship Assessments, Viability Assessment and Connected Persons Assessments

Often if you are assessed positively the Local Authority will fund legal advice so that you can understand in more detail the possible orders, support and options available to you if the Court took the decision to place a child in your care. Our team is often asked to provide such advice so please do get in touch so your assessment can be discussed further.

Our Expert Lawyers are ready to Help

GT Stewart has established itself as a leading firm in the UK, specialising in both private cases and also Legal Aid work.

Meet some of our Family Law team

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Speak to one of our Family Law Solicitors

Our Tenacity Results in Success

Client Testimonials

“I wanted to take a moment to thank you both [Max Konarek and Alison Barar] sincerely for the care, attention and professionalism you have shown in relation to this case….For a long time, I felt unheard and dismissed despite repeatedly trying to raise concerns, provide evidence and advocate…Reading the statement you prepared was the first time in a very long time that I felt genuinely reassured and optimistic that the truth may finally be presented properly and fairly before the Court. It gave me confidence that the wider context and reality of [our lives are] finally being understood. I truly believe that truth ultimately prevails and I cannot adequately express how grateful I am to both of you for listening carefully and treating these matters with seriousness and humanity…I appreciate that [my case requires] careful presentation and I trust your professional judgment completely.”
- Family Law Client
“Just to add Sadie, I would like to thank you. The judge made multiple comments about how good, thorough and evidenced the paperwork you provided was! You are honestly brilliant and how you translate my brain is outstanding and so appreciated.”
- Family Law Client
“I genuinely cannot thank Kambal and her team (Julie) enough. They have gone above and beyond to help and support me through a very demanding time. Throughout, Kambal has taken the time to explain things to me in detail to make sure I also have a good understanding. I would honestly recommend Kambal and her team to anyone needing help or advice. Thank you again Kambal.”
- Family Law Client
"Gt Stewart represented me in court on a matter to do with my child and got the best outcome."
- Family Law Client
"I wanted to extend my gratitude to Leah Salmon-Thompson for her representation before, during and after a critical meeting. She was well prepared at very short notice and her professionalism, demeanour and comprehensive understanding of the case achieved a positive outcome. I would strongly recommend her skills and hope to work with her again."
- Family Law Client