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Care Proceedings

If Children’s Services at the local authority feel that your child is suffering significant harm, or is at risk of suffering significant harm, they can file an Application with the Court to start Care Proceedings. 

This may be because of concerns relating to neglect, emotional harm, physical abuse and sexual abuse.

If the local authority has already filed an application with the Court, or you are aware that they will be issuing Care Proceedings, our experienced team are here to help and advise you.

The local authority could be applying for an Interim Care Order or an Interim Supervision Order to be made at the start of Care Proceedings. Their plan could be for your child/children to be removed from your care while further assessments of you are undertaken. These could include assessments by psychologists or psychiatrists or assessments of your parenting ability. Temporary care orders remain in place while assessments are undertaken.

If your child/children are removed from your care, they may be looked after by the local authority in a foster care placement, or they may be placed with a family member or friend for the duration of the Care Proceedings.

What is an Interim Care Order & Supervision Order?

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Child Law


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