Childcare Law

During challenging times involving Social Services, our highly respected team provides the clarity, support and expert representation your family needs.

How We Can Help

When Social Services become involved, it can be a challenging time for any family. At Freers Askew Bunting, our goal is to provide clarity and support. We aim to help parents, relatives, and children understand the issues and ensure they have expert representation throughout. Our team is highly respected across the North East. We prioritise resolving cases promptly, giving urgent attention to emergency situations. Rest assured, all discussions with us remain confidential. Our legal team includes specialists recognised by national schemes in family and children's law. If concerns about financing our services arise, we can guide you on the possibility of obtaining legal aid.

Care Proceedings

Supporting you during child care proceeding

Public Law Outline (PLO) process

Offering clear guidance and support for you & your family

Care Orders

Where a child is placed in the care of the local authority

Supervision Orders

Where a child is supervised by Social Services

Parental Responsibility

Giving you legal rights to a child's upbringing

Section 20 accommodation

Where children cannot live with their families

FGM Cases

Protecting young girls in the UK

Child Assessment Orders (Section 38)

Where children are placed with a family member or friend.

Latest News

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24 SEPTEMBER 2024

Freers Askew Bunting Crowned Best Professional Service at Hartlepool Business Awards

We have been named Best Professional Service at the Hartlepool Business Awards

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15 JULY 2024

Celebrating Our New Stokesley Office

We’re delighted to announce the opening of our new office in the beautiful market town of Stokesley!

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01 JULY 2024

Freers Askew Bunting Wins Team of the Year - Residential Property at Northern Law Awards

We are proud to announce that its Residential Property team has been crowned Team of the Year at the Northern Law Awards.

Speak to Jonathan

Jonathan manages our excellent Childcare Law team who work closely with families in crisis to achieve the best outcome for children.


Jonathan Woodhouse

Director & Head of Childcare Law