We specialise in representing families where Children’s Services have become involved due to concerns about the care of a child. These concerns could include, for example, risk of physical or emotional harm or neglect.
Meet the Family legal team
When Children’s Services start a Section 17 or Section 47 assessment, we know this can be extremely worrying for a parent. You may have received a ‘Letter Before Proceedings’. We understand the gravity of these situations and can provide clear cut advice as to what this means for you and your family.
If your child has been placed on a Child In Need or Child Protection Plan, or the Public Law Outline (PLO) has been initiated, we can help. Our experienced lawyers can provide comprehensive advice and steadfast support throughout these challenging situations, attending meetings with you to ensure that your voice is heard.
When children cannot remain in the care of their parents, wider family members can play an important role. If you are a relative, such as a grandparent, caring for a child, you may wish to formalise this placement. We can advise and assist you on the best way to achieve this.
We regularly represent clients in court proceedings brought by the Local Authority who may be seeking to remove a child from their parents’ care. Our skilled and empathetic lawyers can help you focus on what you need to do to achieve the best outcome for the child. We instruct experienced barristers to fight your case in court.
Legal aid is automatically available to deal with some child protection cases.
We can advise and represent you in relation to Supervision Orders, Care Orders and Special Guardianship Orders.
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Teresa Walker
a week agoShentons have provided my son with brilliant support throughout a court case. From very first contact, we have had an amazing and highly professional defence. Call backs have always happened when scheduled, the lawyers have been clear, realistic and honest about outcomes. In court support has been reassuring and we felt that the very best defence was prepared and delivered. The barrister appointed was also outstanding and did a wonderful job on both court appearances. My son, the defendent, has learning disabilities/ autism. This was taken into consideration ideation throughout and he was treated with kindness and empathy. We are so grateful for the care and support that we have received. I cannot recommend Shentons more highly.Posted on Google
Louise Bevan
a week agoShentons provided thoughtful legal advice, and outstanding professional support to our family, leading us through a challenging situation and achieving the best result in the circumstances. We cant thank you enough. Special thanks to Solicitor Felicity Joslin and Solicitor Advocate Alexandra Chessum for your kindness and empathy combined with knowledge and experience.Posted on Google
Angie Totterdell
4 months agoI was referred to Shentons by a friend and have used Patrick Hunter in my dealings with my house, wills and POA. Patrick's service to me was unquestionable. He was professional, knowledgeable, conscientious and very kind. He kept me up to date every step of the way with my business. Nothing was to much trouble for him at all. I would not hesitate to use Patrick and the firm if I had any problems and I would definitely recommend him and the firm to my friends and family.Posted on Google
Alysha Jade Elliott
2 weeks agoTheir Law team are very personal but also extremely professional. Could not of asked for better support throughout a very stressful time of my life.Posted on Google
Jan Holloway
6 months agoChloe Jay helped my son when he got into bother. She was efficient, professional and knowledgable, but also very approachable. I felt able to ring and speak with her when needed, (obviously she asked my son if he was happy for me to speak on his bahalf). Thank you Chloe for making us feel supported in a difficult situation. I''d also like to mention Shae who was also very knowledgeable and approachable when I couldn't speak to Chloe. I would recommend Chloe to anyone for criminal legal representation.Posted on Google
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