by Holly Goodliffe | Feb 18, 2026 | Children law
When children are taken into care, either voluntarily or through an application by the local authority for a care order, Early Permanence placements (otherwise known as ‘Foster to Adopt’) are considered when adoption looks to be the best option for the babies and...
by Ally Grant | Oct 2, 2025 | Children law
It must be so daunting as a parent to receive a letter from social services that states ‘PRE-PROCEEDINGS – PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS LETTER, TAKE IT TO A SOLICITOR NOW’, and the care team at Amphlett Lissimore knows and understands how you feel. Sophie Fox-Otabor, a...
by Ally Grant | Sep 22, 2025 | Children law
Ebony Yusuf, a solicitor who specialises in Children Law, explains how to get funded under Legal Aid in childcare proceedings when social services are involved. If you’re involved in childcare proceedings, then legal representation (having a lawyer) is the best way to...
by Ally Grant | Sep 8, 2025 | Children law
A knock at the door from children’s social services can be a heart-stopping moment for any parent. But while it can feel daunting, it’s important to know that it’s not always bad news. Understanding why social services are involved, what to expect, and how to respond...
by Ally Grant | Aug 15, 2025 | Children law
What is a Special Guardianship Order? A Special Guardianship Order is a family court order that places a child in long-term care with someone other than their parent(s). This can also be known as an SGO. The person the child lives with will become the child’s...
by Ally Grant | Oct 21, 2021 | Children law
How can you be best prepared to adopt? As part of National Adoption Week, our adoption solicitor Sue Pryse-Davies gives us her top 5 tips for adoptive parents. 1) Gain child care experience Prior to and during the adoption process, first-hand experience of child care...
