Care Proceedings, Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation

Family solicitors in Chester and North Wales

Our dedicated team of experienced family solicitors regularly represent parents and children via their guardian within matters involving the Local Authority (Social Services).

Our experts can offer advice, support and assistance when the Local Authority is working with parents to ensure the welfare of a child in the hope that they do not need to involve the Courts. We can also continue that advice and support in the event that care proceedings follow.

There are circumstances when the Local Authority may believe that a child is in immediate danger and will take emergency steps to ensure a child’s safety. Our child care lawyers can represent parents and children via their guardian and be available at short notice to attend at Court where necessary.

The Local Authority may also become involved with families due to forced marriage whereby and adult or a child faces physical or emotional pressure or harm to enter into a marriage against their will. There are also matters where Female Genital Mutilation is anticipated and a protection order required. Our experts understand the sensitive and emotional nature of these matters and offer not only their legal expertise but also their understanding and support.

Our team can help you with the following:-

• Pre-Proceedings
• Care proceedings
• Forced Marriage
• Female Genital Mutilation Prevention Orders