Care Orders
Where a child is placed in the care of the local authority
We understand this can be an incredibly stressful time; we're on hand to help.
We understand this can be an incredibly stressful time; we're on hand to help.
A Care Order is given by a court and gives the local authority Parental Responsibility for a child. It allows a council to take a child into care, or say where the child will be living for the duration of the order (this can sometimes include the
child staying at home). Under the s 31 Children Act 1989 a council can apply for a Care Order if it believes a child is suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm.
Care Orders last until: the child’s 18th birthday; an order is made giving Parental Responsibility to another person - for example, through Adoption or Special Guardianship; the court ends the order (this is called ‘discharging’ the order).
We can offer tailored advice will all aspect of any Care Orders in place.
Jonathan manages our excellent Childcare Law team who work closely with families in crisis to achieve the best outcome for children.
Director & Head of Childcare Law
