How care proceedings begin, what the Family Court considers, what is expected of parents and the practical steps to take. From our Mansfield family team.

What a PLO letter means, what happens during the pre-proceedings process and why early legal advice may help avoid care proceedings.

Who attends a PLO meeting, what is discussed, how parents can take part and what happens afterwards. Practical guidance from our family team.

When parents are entitled to free legal representation in care proceedings, PLO and child protection cases, and what to bring to your first appointment.

What an Interim Care Order is, when the local authority may ask for one, what it can mean for your child and why the interim hearing matters.

What a Special Guardianship Order is, who can be considered as a special guardian, what the assessment involves and the support to ask about.

How grandparents and other relatives can come forward as carers in care proceedings, the assessments involved and the commitment to think about.

What is discussed at a Child Protection Conference, how to prepare and why early legal advice can help stop a case moving towards court.