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Our expert team of child care solicitors endeavour to make sure every child is protected as the largest provider of legal aid in the UK.
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We understand that family life can be complicated and look to ensure the health and well-being of every child comes first.
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No matter the issue, our solicitors are experienced in all child law matters and will act quickly on your behalf.
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Discharging a Care Order
Discharging a Care Order
Can I make an application to discharge a Care Order?
An application to discharge a Care Order can be made by the child themselves, the parent, the Local Authority or any person with parental responsibility.
An application to discharge a Care Order can only be made if you can demonstrate to the Court that there has been a significant change in your circumstances from the time when the Final Order was made. An example would be if therapy was recommended for you to undertake to address any risk to the child and the same has now been completed.
What will the Court consider?
The paramount consideration of the Court when considering an application to discharge the Care Order will be the welfare of the child.
How can Duncan Lewis Solicitors help?
If you find yourself as a Respondent or Applicant in an application to discharge a Care Order Duncan Lewis Solicitors have specialist solicitors who represent parents, family members and children within this area of law. A range of solicitors, trainees and caseworkers also speak a range of languages to assist clients where required.
Duncan Lewis is recommended by The Legal 500 legal directory for its specialism in all aspects of family and children law nationwide and cross-border. The Legal 500 applauds our family and child care solicitors to be a team of lawyers that are ‘friendly professionals who take their time to understand your case’. Duncan Lewis team includes Advanced Members of the Law Society’s Family Panel, and members of the Law Society Children.
How will the matter be funded?
Duncan Lewis Solicitors are able to provide legal aid depending on the type of application that has made. Should you not be entitled to receive Legal Aid, then our Family Law team are able to discuss private paying funding options with you. A fixed fee may also be available for this matter and the costs to your case will be confirmed with you in advance.
For expert legal advice on all family and childcare matters, contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors on 033 3772 0409.