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| Manpreet Chehil
What is significant harm in relation to children and why am I being accused of it?
Significant harm can take many forms. For the purposes of care proceedings they are generally one of the…
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| Manpreet Chehil
Social services are asking for an Interim Supervision Order, what does this mean?
This is an order that will only be made if there are reasonable grounds to believe that your child is at risk of…
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| Manpreet Chehil
Social services are asking the court for an Interim Care Order, what does this mean?
An interim care order is not a permanent order. It is usually made at the start of care proceedings whilst…
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| Manpreet Chehil
Social services are issuing Care Proceedings, what does this mean?
This is when the Local Authority make an application to the court for an order in respect of your child/children…
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| Manpreet Chehil
Local authority are involved with my child but I do not have Parental Responsibility where do I stand?
Parental Responsibility means all those rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which you as a…
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| Manpreet Chehil
I have been asked to sign a Section 20 agreement in relation to my child, what is this/should I sign it?
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Section 20 of the Children’s Act 1989 is a voluntary arrangement made…
