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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.
We help you look after their best interests
We understand that family life can be complicated and look to ensure the health and well-being of every child comes first.
We listen we support we act
No matter the issue, our solicitors are experienced in all child law matters and will act quickly on your behalf.
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Whether you are looking to adopt in the UK or internationally, our solicitors can guide you every step of the way.
If it's a question of custody we can help
We know care proceedings are not easy - our solicitors are committed to finding the best solution for you and your family.
Letter of Issue
Letter of Issue
When the Local Authority considers that court proceedings are necessary, or will be necessary on the birth of the child, it will send a letter of issue to the parents. The letter will inform parents that proceedings are being issued and that they should seek legal advice urgently.
What do I do when I receive a letter of issue?
When you receive a letter of issue, you must read the letter carefully and ensure that you are aware of the contents and the concerns of the Local Authority. It is very important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible after you receive the letter. Any delay in seeking legal advice may impact upon proceedings.
How can Duncan Lewis Solicitors help you?
Duncan Lewis Solicitors can advise, assist and represent you within proceedings issued by the Local Authority. Our child law team have extensive experience within this area of law and can help you to understand the concerns held by the Local Authority and advise you how to make the necessary changes and help navigate you through any court proceedings.
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. Our Children Law team are able to discuss funding options with you and can assess you for legal aid. Alternatively, a fixed fee or hourly rates of a legal representative will be provided to you in advance for your full consideration.
For expert legal advice on all family and childcare matters, contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors on 033 3772 0409.