Emergency Care Order Lawyers Glasgow

The main duty of a CPO is to override an individual’s right to choose where their child lives (or a child for whom they have parental responsibility). A CPO can be requested by the local authority or any other person if there is reason to believe that a child might be in danger. These are one of the few types of applications that are regularly considered by the Sheriff’s Court outside usual business hours, indicating how seriously the court takes these matters.

If you or anyone you know is subject to a child protection order, it is vital that legal advice and representation are sought as soon as possible. We have specialist child protection lawyers who can offer you the best chance at a positive outcome.

Consent is not given when a child is removed from their family in an emergency situation, causing arguably the most significant interference with your rights. In some cases, it can take months and even years to undo the harm caused when a child is removed without consent. To avoid this terrible outcome, we are here to help you and give you the best chance of success.