Care Proceedings involving Social Services

In certain circumstances, social workers with Children Services at the Local Authority become involved with some families. This can often leave parents, grandparents and other family members feeling powerless, uncertain and even frightened about what might happen in the future.

At Fosters we offer clear and direct advice designed to assist and help you understand and be part of the process.

If a Local Authority decides to bring care proceedings, one of our experienced advocates will represent you at court, helping you through the process and ensuring that your voice is heard with the view to trying to achieve a successful outcome.

Even if proceedings are taking place in a different part of the country, we can provide you with expert advice right here in Norfolk and arrange for you to be represented at court by carefully selected local lawyers.

To talk to us in complete confidence, please telephone us on the below number and ask to speak to one of our public law family specialists. Alternatively use the email options below.

For emergency, out of office hours advice, telephone 07775 947944.

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The Family Team

Iain McClay

Iain McClay

Solicitor




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Joint Head of Department
Chris Fielding

Chris Fielding

Solicitor

Carol McGuinness

Carol McGuinness

Solicitor

Lucy Simpson

Lucy Simpson

Solicitor




About Lucy Simpson

Joint Head of Department
Maeve Heaney

Maeve Heaney

Solicitor

Rachel Crosbie

Rachel Crosbie

Solicitor

Clare Merrett

Clare Merrett

Solicitor

Karla Adams

Karla Adams

Trainee Solicitor

Susan Sawyer

Susan Sawyer

Legal Executive

Ellen Brassington

Ellen Brassington

Trainee Solicitor

Dawn Shepherd

Dawn Shepherd

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Julia Hands

Julia Hands

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Kate Hope

Kate Hope

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Sarah-Jane Oliver

Sarah-Jane Oliver

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