Children & Child Care

At Redferns Solicitors we recognise how important your children are to you.

Our expertise covers:

• Residence and contact issues
• Issues concerning the exercise of parental responsibility
• Disputes involving Children's Services
• Proceedings issued by the Local Authority for Care Orders, Supervision Orders or Emergency Protection Proceedings.
• Special guardianship
• Child maintenance issues
• Financial provision for the benefit of a child

In the breakdown of any relationship between parents, the most important consideration is always the welfare of the children. Such issues are often emotional and difficult for the parties involved. We aim to deal with those issues in a professional but friendly way, ensuring that you understand what is happening throughout the process and that you are able to make informed decisions to reflect the needs of your child or children.

Damian Summerscales is an experienced solicitor in this area. He is a Member of the Children Law Panel and an accredited specialist in Public Law Proceedings relating to children. He has experience representing both parents and children alike in proceedings. Damian is based at our Weymouth Office and can be contacted on 01305 781401 or via email on .

Georgina Bacon is a Member of Resolution and has experience in dealing with disputes between parents and representing parents within care proceedings. Georgina is based at our Portland Office and can be contacted on 01305 823636 or via email on .

CLS Public Funding (legal aid) is available to all parents or other persons with Parental Responsibility, who are involved in Care/Supervision Proceedings issued by the Local Authority. We will be happy to meet with you at the earliest practicable opportunity to prepare the appropriate CLS Application Form and to take all relevant details.