The Public Law Children Survival Guide
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The Public Law Children Survival Handbook
When the State Steps In, Know Your Rights. Protect Your Family. Prepare Your Case.
When Social Services become involved with your family, it can feel overwhelming. Every meeting, assessment, and court hearing has the potential to shape your child's future.
The Public Law Children Survival Handbook helps you understand what is happening, what your rights are, and what you need to do at each stage of the process.
Written by multi-award-winning lawyer Jennifer Obaseki, this handbook breaks down public law children cases into clear, straightforward language. Instead of struggling through legal jargon, you'll gain a practical understanding of the law and the confidence to make informed decisions.
What You'll Learn
How care proceedings begin and what happens at each stage
The powers of Social Services and the Family Court
Your rights under the Children Act 1989
What to expect during the Public Law Outline (PLO) process
How Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, and Special Guardianship Orders work
The legal tests the court must apply before removing a child from their family
How to prepare for parenting assessments
How to respond if information about you is inaccurate
How to work effectively with your solicitor
What judges look for from parents during care proceedings
You'll Also Receive
Real-life case studies based on common family situations
Easy-to-understand explanations of important court decisions
Witness statement templates you can adapt
Contact diary templates
Practical checklists
A step-by-step action plan to help you stay organised throughout your case
Who This Handbook Is For
Parents involved in care proceedings
Parents who have received a Letter Before Proceedings
Grandparents and other relatives who want to care for a child
Kinship carers
Support workers
Family advocates
Anyone who wants a clearer understanding of public law children cases in England and Wales
Why This Handbook Stands Out
Most legal guides explain what the law says.
This handbook explains what it means for you.
Every chapter focuses on practical advice you can use. You'll find clear explanations, real examples, and useful tools to help you prepare for meetings, communicate with professionals, and make informed decisions throughout your case.
Instant Digital Download
As soon as you complete your purchase, your digital copy will be ready to download.
Read it on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop whenever you need guidance.
The more you understand the process, the better prepared you'll be for every meeting and court hearing.
Get your copy today and take the next step with confidence.
Ellen M.
Worth Every Penny When Social Services became involved with my family, I felt completely lost. I had no idea how the legal process worked or what my rights were. This handbook broke everything down into plain English and helped me understand what was happening at every stage. The templates saved me so much time, and the case studies gave me a clear picture of what to expect before meetings and court hearings. I felt far more prepared and confident because of it. If you're going through care proceedings, or supporting someone who is, I genuinely recommend this handbook.