Background of Child Care Proceedings Case
Our client was a mother who had already endured immense hardship. Six of her children had previously been removed from her care due to serious challenges in her life. She had survived years of domestic abuse and was also battling drug and alcohol addiction.
When she discovered she was pregnant with her seventh child, social services intervened immediately. Given her history, the Local Authority created a plan to remove the baby at birth and place the new born into foster care directly from the hospital.
No One Would Take Her Child Care Proceedings Case
This mother was desperate to keep her baby. She approached multiple law firms for help. Every single one declined, considering her case too difficult to win. She had no support network, no known father for the baby, no extended family—she was alone. It seemed as if the world had turned its back on her.
That’s when she came to Farani Taylor to seek legal advice for her Child Care Proceedings Case.
Our Involvement
From the outset, we made it clear that she would need to place her full trust in us and follow our guidance closely. And she did. She committed wholeheartedly to the process. She engaged with addiction recovery services, enrolled in parenting programmes, and maintained consistent contact with social workers. She demonstrated real, sustained change.
Together, we developed a strong, step-by-step plan to show the court that she was no longer the same person. Slowly but surely, perceptions began to shift. People started to see her as the dedicated, capable mother she was working hard to become.
Fighting her Child Care Proceedings Case
We challenged the Interim Care Order with robust legal arguments and thorough evidence. Every step of our client’s progress was documented and presented with care. Despite her past, we were able to demonstrate convincingly that she was committed to building a stable, nurturing future for her child.
This wasn’t about rewriting her history—it was about showing how far she had come. We emphasised that she was now taking responsibility and making tangible, lasting change.
The Outcome
Against all odds, the court agreed. The Interim Care Order was discharged. The case concluded with a Supervision Order for one year, allowing the baby to remain in the mother’s care.
The Local Authority’s plan to place the newborn into foster care was rejected. The baby stayed where she belonged from day one—with her mother.
Our Client’s Reaction
When the judge delivered the ruling, the mother cried with joy. For the first time in years, she felt heard. She felt believed. Most importantly, she felt supported. Someone had finally stood beside her.
Conclusion
This case is a powerful reminder that no situation is ever too complex when there is determination and skilled representation. With hope, hard work, and strong legal advocacy, change is possible.
At Farani Taylor, we believe that people can turn their lives around—they just need a chance and someone willing to fight for them. We are proud to have stood by this mother when no one else would. But we are even prouder of her—for finding the strength to create a better life for her child.
Because of her courage and our teamwork, a family was kept together. And that is exactly why we do what we do.
This article is authored by Ashar Khan, Legal Advisor. Reach him at +44 207 242 1666.