Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Heywood, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Heywood Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Hindley, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Hindley Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Horwich, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Horwich Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Hyde, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Hyde Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Ince-in-Makerfield, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Ince-in-Makerfield Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Irlam, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Irlam Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Kearsley, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Kearsley Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Leigh, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Leigh Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Littleborough, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Littleborough Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Issues involving your children can be very stressful and emotional. Here at Bakers Solicitors we understand the challenge that parents face when you are in a dispute about your children. We can represent those who wish to issue proceedings in relation to their children, as well as those who have been notified that proceedings have been issued against them. We are fully experienced in representing parents and children in both circumstances.
We have years of experience dealing with children matters and can offer you advice on all options. We will always offer straightforward and frank advice including prospects of succeeding. We have extensive experience of representing clients concerning children in all levels of the court system including the Family Proceedings Court, County Court and High Court.
There are various issues relating to children that might involve the following:
Child Arrangement Order
Determines where a child is to live and what time they should spend with each parent. Child Arrangement Orders replaced Residence and Contact Orders.
Parental Responsibility Order
Gives you the ability to make important decisions about your child. Not all fathers have Parental Responsibility and we will be able to advise if this affects you.
Prohibited Steps Order
Prevents a parent from taking a particular step in relation to their child. If there is dispute between two parents about whether the other should be able to take a certain step then this is the order you need. Prohibited Steps Orders are often made to prevent children from being removed from the country.
Specific Issue Order
Deals with a specific problem which has arisen such as differing views between parents. An example of this is when there is dispute as to a child’s surname.
Enforcement of Contact
When you have a Contact Order that is not being complied with it might be appropriate to apply for an Enforcement Order.
Special Guardianship Order
This is an order where somebody other than the parents take responsibility for caring for the child until the age of 18. A Special Guardianship Order provides Parental Responsibility which they share with the parents but the Special Guardian is able to use their Parental Responsibility to make overriding decisions. Special Guardianship Orders are often applied for by grandparents and other family members when parents are unable to provide children with the care required. There are complex rules relating to Special Guardianship Orders including the provision of support services such as financial payments by local authority. This means that expert legal advice is an absolute must.
Emergency Applications
We are able to act urgently with very short notice in cases where you have immediate concerns about your child’s welfare. For example, if you have concerns that your child is going to be removed from the country or if your child is retained after a contact visit we have experience of applying for and obtaining Court Orders on an urgent basis.
There may be circumstances where proceedings involve a combination of orders. Our expert solicitors can advise on what Order will meet the needs of you and your children.
To speak to a member of our specialist Family Law team call 01457 859123 or 0161 804 04 70.
At Bakers we believe that children are better brought up by their family and everything possible should be done to ensure that this can be achieved.
Parents who have their children taken into care are entitled to free legal representation and we encourage you to contact us as soon as social services become involved with your family. Early and expert legal advice could prevent the need for legal proceedings.
PLO Meetings, Care Orders & Children in Care
When the Local Authority raise concerns about the care of your children, or your children are taken into care we understand how stressful and upsetting this can be for parents. We understand that when dealing with your children’s future, you will require expert legal advice but also a solicitor who will be sympathetic to what you are going through and be supportive throughout the proceedings.
Expert legal advice and representation when Social Services are involved in your family is essential. We have experience of representing parents, grandparents and children in such court proceedings.
Local Authorities for Manchester have a duty to ensure that children are safe. If they have any concerns then they may intervene and seek to remove children from the care of parents. Our highly experienced team will assist you in all dealings with Social Services.
Parents will often be frustrated by Local Authorities and feel let down by them; we understand this and will assist you to ensure that you are properly represented by experts in the field.
The following are common court applications that are made by social services:
Emergency Protection Order
Such an order is applied for only when it is considered that a child is at immediate risk of harm. An Emergency Protection Order gives the Local Authority Parental Responsibility but initially this order can only be granted for a period of 8 days. Representation at a hearing when an application for an Emergency Protection Order is applied for is essential.
Care Orders in Manchester
Such an order provides the Local Authority with parental responsibility for a child. The parents who have parental responsibility will retain this but the Local Authority’s parental responsibility will override the parent’s and therefore they are able to make decisions in respect of the child. This can include where the children will live and will go to school. This Order will last until the child reaches the age of 18. The court is also able to grant Care Orders on an interim basis and they are often applied for if Social Services want children to be removed from the care of parents pending assessments. Representation in any such application is essential.
Supervision Order
Such an order places an obligation on the Local Authority to provide advice and assistance to the main carer of the child. It does not give the Local Authority Parental Responsibility. This will be for a defined length of time, usually 12 months.
Placement Orders in Manchester
This is an order which gives the Local Authority permission to place a child for adoption and this does not require the parents’ consent. Such orders are often applied for alongside Care Orders if the Local Authority intend to place a child for adoption.
Special Guardianship Order
This is an order where somebody other than the parents take responsibility for caring for the child until the age of 18. A Special Guardianship Order provides Parental Responsibility which they share with the parents but the Special Guardian is able to use their Parental Responsibility to make overriding decisions. Special Guardianship Orders are often applied for by grandparents and other family members when parents are unable to provide children with the care required. There are complex rules relating to Special Guardianship Orders including the provision of support services such as financial payments by the local authority. This means that expert legal advice is an absolute must.
We are also able to offer advice and assistance to all family members such as grandparents who may seek care of grandchildren as an alternative to being placed in foster care.
David Parkes is a member of The Law Society’s Children Panel. This is a recognition of David’s ability to represent parents, children and other family members in proceedings that fall under the Children Act 1989. Please feel free to contact David directly via dparkes@bakers-solicitors.com.
In most cases the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) or the former Child Support Agency (CSA) will assist, but in some cases the CMS does not have the power to deal with child maintenance and therefore applications to the court may still be necessary. This could be where the absent parent lives abroad, has a high level of income which is above a specific level, or where you are seeking a contribution to school fees.
We always aim to settle your case out of court first. We aim to be amicable but if court proceedings are required then we are able to advise and help you with this process.
Schedule One of the Children Act 1989 empowers the court to order a parent of a child to make financial provision to or for the benefit of the child. The orders that can be made include; periodical payments, secured periodical payments, lump sums and transfer of property. In addition to this the court can order a parent to make a settlement for the benefit of a child.
Applications under Schedule One of the Children Act 1989 can be a powerful and useful resource for unmarried couples.
Contact Us
Contact us to discuss your circumstances and to find out more, call 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Manchester, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Manchester Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Manchester, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
At Bakers we believe that children are better brought up by their family and everything possible should be done to ensure that this can be achieved.
Parents who have their children taken into care are entitled to free legal representation and we encourage you to contact us as soon as social services become involved with your family. Early and expert legal advice could prevent the need for legal proceedings.
PLO Meetings, Care Orders & Children in Care
When the Local Authority raise concerns about the care of your children, or your children are taken into care we understand how stressful and upsetting this can be for parents. We understand that when dealing with your children’s future, you will require expert legal advice but also a solicitor who will be sympathetic to what you are going through and be supportive throughout the proceedings.
Expert legal advice and representation when Social Services are involved in your family is essential. We have experience of representing parents, grandparents and children in such court proceedings.
Local Authorities for Manchester have a duty to ensure that children are safe. If they have any concerns then they may intervene and seek to remove children from the care of parents. Our highly experienced team will assist you in all dealings with Social Services.
Parents will often be frustrated by Local Authorities and feel let down by them; we understand this and will assist you to ensure that you are properly represented by experts in the field.
The following are common court applications that are made by social services:
Emergency Protection Order
Such an order is applied for only when it is considered that a child is at immediate risk of harm. An Emergency Protection Order gives the Local Authority Parental Responsibility but initially this order can only be granted for a period of 8 days. Representation at a hearing when an application for an Emergency Protection Order is applied for is essential.
Care Orders in Manchester
Such an order provides the Local Authority with parental responsibility for a child. The parents who have parental responsibility will retain this but the Local Authority’s parental responsibility will override the parent’s and therefore they are able to make decisions in respect of the child. This can include where the children will live and will go to school. This Order will last until the child reaches the age of 18. The court is also able to grant Care Orders on an interim basis and they are often applied for if Social Services want children to be removed from the care of parents pending assessments. Representation in any such application is essential.
Supervision Order
Such an order places an obligation on the Local Authority to provide advice and assistance to the main carer of the child. It does not give the Local Authority Parental Responsibility. This will be for a defined length of time, usually 12 months.
Placement Orders in Manchester
This is an order which gives the Local Authority permission to place a child for adoption and this does not require the parents’ consent. Such orders are often applied for alongside Care Orders if the Local Authority intend to place a child for adoption.
Special Guardianship Order
This is an order where somebody other than the parents take responsibility for caring for the child until the age of 18. A Special Guardianship Order provides Parental Responsibility which they share with the parents but the Special Guardian is able to use their Parental Responsibility to make overriding decisions. Special Guardianship Orders are often applied for by grandparents and other family members when parents are unable to provide children with the care required. There are complex rules relating to Special Guardianship Orders including the provision of support services such as financial payments by the local authority. This means that expert legal advice is an absolute must.
We are also able to offer advice and assistance to all family members such as grandparents who may seek care of grandchildren as an alternative to being placed in foster care.
Bakers Solicitors are a memberof The Law Society’s Children Panel. Please feel free to contact Bakers Solicitors directly via enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Middleton, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Middleton Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Milnrow, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Milnrow Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Mossley, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Mossley Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Mottram, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Mottram Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.
Bakers Solicitors offers expert family legal advice and representation for all family legal services in Oldham, such as dealing with Social Services and Local Authority Care Proceedings and care orders. We also specialise in family law issues such as domestic abuse and legal aid. We offer a very personal, understanding service to you to ensure you have the very best legal council for expert representation.
We Come to You
As we're based in Glossop we are situated perfectly between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Cheshire. We understand that your time is precious so should you require our services our solicitors can come out to you in some circumstances.
Our Credentials for Oldham Family Law
We have strong links with many external bodies such as CAFCASS and Crossroads Derbyshire. Family Law is the centre of what Bakers Solicitors was founded on, and our reputation, results and personal service is what makes us so popular in the area in helping with family legal matters.
Contact us on 01457 859 123 or email enquiries@bakers-solicitors.com for more information.