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Receiving care proceedings papers can feel frightening and confusing, especially when you do not know what will happen next. The care proceedings process begins when a local authority asks the Family Court to make decisions about your child’s safety and care. It usually involves an initial application, case management, assessments and evidence, an Issues Resolution Hearing and, where needed, a final hearing.

Care proceedings should usually be completed within 26 weeks from the date the local authority’s application is issued. In this guide, find out why some finish sooner, while others take longer if the court decides that an extension is necessary.

Parents and other people with parental responsibility who are respondents in issued care or supervision proceedings generally qualify for non-means and non-merits tested Legal Aid. This means their income, savings and property are not assessed, and funding does not depend on whether they appear likely to win the case.

Kay Ditcham, Partner and Head of Personal Injury discusses traumatic brain injury claims and explains how Tilly Bailey & Irvine can help.

Breast cancer failures at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust: What patients and families need to know about potential claims

A car accident can leave you dealing with a lot at once. If you are unsure what to do next, this guide will help you take control of the situation and move forward with confidence.