Childcare Law Solicitors

During challenging times involving Social Services, our highly respected Childcare Law Solicitors provide the clarity, support and expert representation your family needs.

How Our Childcare Law Solicitors Can Help

When Social Services become involved, it can be a challenging time for any family. At Freers Askew Bunting, our Childcare Law Solicitors provide clarity and support. We aim to help parents, relatives, and children understand the issues and ensure they have expert representation throughout.

Our Childcare Law Solicitors are 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.

Child Care Proceedings

Supporting you during child care proceedings

Public Law Outline (PLO) Process

Offering clear guidance and support for you & your family on the Public Law Outline.

Child Care Orders

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

Child Supervision Orders

Supervision Orders are where a child is supervised by Social Services

Parental Responsibility Solicitors

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.

Forced Marriage

Where a marriage takes place without the consent of one, or both, parties

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Speak to Jonathan

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


Jonathan Woodhouse

Director - Head of Childcare Law