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Childcare

We recognise how deeply the law can affect you and your family. Our approach to every case comes from real experience in child care law.

Our team has extensive experience advising and representing parents, other family members, children and Children’s Guardians in both private and public law proceedings.

Strong legal representation is crucial in such important cases, and our accredited solicitors are here to give expert guidance and support.

Wherever possible, we can also help you apply for public funding, so you have access to the resources needed to secure the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Applications we assist with

  • Child Arrangement OrdersFormerly known as contact or residence applications.
  • Emergency Protection Orders
  • Care Orders
  • Contact with children in careApplications for contact with a child who is in care.
  • Discharge of Care Orders

How it works

How we support you in care and children cases.

  1. Contact us early

    Tell us what is happening. We act for parents, other family members, children and Children’s Guardians.

  2. Funding

    Wherever possible, we help you apply for public funding.

  3. Preparation

    Our accredited solicitors explain the process and prepare your application or response.

  4. Representation

    We represent you in both private and public law proceedings.

Common questions

Questions clients often ask.

Who do you represent?

Parents, other family members, children and Children’s Guardians, in private and public law proceedings.

Can I get public funding?

Wherever possible, we help you apply for public funding, so you have the resources needed for the best possible outcome.

Which applications do you help with?

Child Arrangement Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Care Orders, contact with children in care and the discharge of Care Orders.

Are your solicitors accredited?

Yes. Our accredited solicitors give expert guidance and support, and the firm holds the Law Society’s Children Law accreditation.

Your team

The people who will look after you

Members of our Childcare team.

All our people
Portrait of John Rhys Cwyfan Hughes

John Rhys Cwyfan Hughes

Director / Solicitor

Speak to us

Talk it through with a qualified lawyer, in English or in Welsh.

We are available to meet in person or speak on the telephone. Call your nearest office, or send a message and we will come back to you.

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