Thought I would post it on here, not sure if right place. Hi all, after three long years, we finally got our SGO for my nephew in january 2012. We were advised by the judge on the 10th hearing to get legal representation for final hearing. We instructed Ridley & Hall. The judge didn't want to ru...

Hi all, after three long years, we finally got our SGO for my nephew in january 2012. We were advised by the judge on the 10th hearing to get legal representation for final hearing. We instructed Ridley & Hall. The judge didn't want to rule on costs so asked us to go into mediation with LA and i...

Well we have just the final hearing to go after 10 court hearings. The best news is that Ridley & Hall are going to represent us at the final hearing. We have worked so hard in the last 3 years on this, but Judge advised us to get legal representation. We have done all the leg work, so hopefully...

Well we have just the final hearing to go after 10 court hearings. The best news is that Ridley & Hall are going to represent us at the final hearing. We have worked so hard in the last 3 years on this, but Judge advised us to get legal representation. We have done all the leg work, so hopefully...

Ridley & Hall have now taken up our case.

Does anyone know if a LAC child can have a solicitor to represent them?

Update to neverending story. Went to court today for the supposed final hearing and yet again it has been adjourned. Almost 3 years after my nephew was placed with us by LA after death of his mother (my sister) wherein it was ruled that he should have been LAC, LA have not completed correct assessme...

. Everything you say is correct. Ideally we would like to get Ridley & Hall involved, but don't seem to have much luck in
hearing anything from them, unless we can afford to pay for a solicitor, which at the moment we can't. Any advice soooo appreciated.

Sam

CAFCASS have already been involved. I guess I should phone them and let them know what the LA are doing.

Hi all, I was so happy a few months ago. After over two years judged ruled that my nephew should have been a LAC and found that the originating authority was financially responsible. Well now we have regular visits from SW, then IRO, now Care Plan and Assessments are to be done. The final hearing is...