LAB Series 4 - Frequently Asked Questions for Solicitors

Описание: Join the Barnardos Parental Advocacy & Information Service Team for the fourth webinar in this series, exploring and explaining the legal processes at play in childcare cases, in collaboration with the Legal Aid Board. In Webinar 4, we look at some of the most frequently asked questions parents bring to their solicitors, ranging from access to types of care orders to parenting capacity assessments.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction & Access
7:18 Care Orders and Court
19:50 Parenting Capacity Assessment
26:00 Other FAQs
30:30 Wrapping Up
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Questions covered in each chapter:

Introduction & Access
What are some of the most common questions parents ask?
What is the difference between court-ordered access and access at the - discretion of Tusla?
If I can’t come to an agreement with Tusla around access, can I ask my solicitor to make an access application?

Care Orders and Court
When is an interim care order reviewed?
What is a Guardian ad Litem and are they common? Why might a court think it important to appoint a Guardian ad Litem to a case?
Can a parent access the Guardian ad Litem’s reports?
How long can an interim care order last?
If my child moves to a full care order, how do my rights change?
If my child is under a full care order, will I be kept informed of any changes in my child’s life? For example, if they go on a holiday?
What can I expect from a full care order hearing?
As a parent, can I give evidence in court? Are there any reasons why I shouldn’t?
Can a digital audio recording from a care order hearing be used in other court proceedings or in the family law court?
Do I need to reapply for legal aid if my child’s care order changes?

Parenting Capacity Assessment
What is a parenting capacity assessment and why might it be recommended?
Who can I raise concerns with or speak to if I am unhappy with how my parenting capacity assessment was carried out?
If the parenting capacity assessment recommends that I access specialist services, like addiction support, is it my responsibility to source these services and pay for them?

Other FAQs
What happens if there is an interim care order in place for my child but there is no assigned social worker or no stable placement for my child?
If my child is under a full care order, am I still their legal guardian?
What is one thing you wish parents knew going into care order proceedings?

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