In children we invest
Our expert team of child care solicitors endeavour to make sure every child is protected as the largest provider of legal aid in the UK.
We help you look after their best interests
We understand that family life can be complicated and look to ensure the health and well-being of every child comes first.
We listen we support we act
No matter the issue, our solicitors are experienced in all child law matters and will act quickly on your behalf.
Helping you in your journey to adopt
Whether you are looking to adopt in the UK or internationally, our solicitors can guide you every step of the way.
If it's a question of custody we can help
We know care proceedings are not easy - our solicitors are committed to finding the best solution for you and your family.
Public Law Outline (PLO) Meetings
Public Law Outline (PLO) Meetings
During the first Public Law Outline Meeting the Local Authority will set out their concerns as set out in the letter before proceedings regarding the children and discuss this with the parents. The Local Authority will also set out expectations of the parents and signpost the parents to any support or work they should engage with and any deadlines.
Public Law Outline Meetings will then be held to review the concerns and any progress the parents’ have made.
If at any stage the concerns in relation to the child increase, the Local Authority may make an application to the Court for a court order.
How can Duncan Lewis Solicitors assist you?
Duncan Lewis Solicitors have an experienced children law team who can assist you within Public Law Outline proceedings. The children Law team can advise you and attend meetings with you.
Duncan Lewis is recommended by The Legal 500 legal directory for its specialism in all aspects of family and children law nationwide and cross-border. The Legal 500 applauds our family and child care solicitors to be a team of lawyers that are ‘friendly professionals who take their time to understand your case’. Duncan Lewis team includes Advanced Members of the Law Society’s Family Panel, and members of the Law Society Children.
How will the matter be funded?
Duncan Lewis Solicitors are able to provide legal aid depending on the type of application that has made. Our Children Law team are able to discuss funding options with you and can assess you for legal aid. A fixed fee may also be available for this matter and the funding will be confirmed with you in advance.
For expert legal advice on all family and childcare matters, contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors on 033 3772 0409.