Care applications hit all-time high
The highest number of care cases have been issued in February 2016.
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) recorded the highest ever figure of care applications in February 2016 at 1,225. Figures show that the number of care applications received in February 2016 increased by 27% from those received in February 2015.
At Ringrose Law we have a team of specialist Family Lawyers across Lincolnshire and Newark. If children services are involved with your children either in the initial stages of a Child Protection Conference or undertaking a Section 47 investigation or you have been informed Children’s Services are issuing care proceedings please contact our team for advice.
As a parent you are automatically entitled to legal aid if court proceedings are going to be issued.