Childcare Arrangements Negotiated in Coventry and Rugby

Our child care team advises and represents parents and other family members in applications brought by the social services department for care or supervision orders and can provide advice even before proceedings are brought. We are able to check eligibility for Legal Aid or Legal Help
CARE PROCEEDINGS – SOCIAL SERVICES INVOLVEMENT WITH YOUR CHILDREN

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We provide support with the following and more:
Legal Aid Eligibility
We are able to consider your eligibility for Legal Aid and for the services listed below and whether it is applicable. Certain cases you are entitled to legal aid regardless of your income/capital. Those cases that are means and merit tested – to determine if you are eligible for Legal Aid will need to provide proof that you are unable to meet the legal costs by providing details and evidence of your income , benefits, savings, and property and those of your partner and other adults over the age of 18 living in the property. If you would like to see whether you would qualify for Legal Aid, please contact us to find out further details.
When a Social Worker calls into question “good enough parenting” a Child Protection Conference will be held to discuss a child’s future safety, health and development with family members and professionals. The Conference will aim to look at the circumstances to determine the best approach to protect the child.
Also known as a Pre-Proceedings Meeting (PLO), these letters provide concerns of the Local Authority and the help that has been provided by Children’s Services. Parents are invited to these meetings accompanied by a Solicitor to obtain legal advice to understand the seriousness of the Local Authority concerns. A strategy or support plan is created to try and avoid going care proceedings being issued. Our team of Solicitors are able to represent those needing support and representation. Legal aid is available regardless of your income/capital.
If Children’s Services deem that the strategies put in place have been unsuccessful or ineffective and the child is suffering significant harm or potentially at risk of future significant harm, the Local Authority can apply to the court for permission to take action to protect the child. This is achieved by the Local Authority obtaining a Care Order to remove the child from the family home. Our team of Solicitors are able to represent the child, parents, Children’s Guardian’s and extended family members within proceedings. Legal aid is available for parents or holders of parental responsibility regardless of your income/capital.
In emergency situations, the Loal Authority can apply to the Court for immediate short-term protection. The police can use Police Protection Orders/Powers to remove the child. This can only be done if there is reasonable cause to believe that the child will suffer significant harm if not removed by the Local Authority and if Section 47 enquiries have not been successful with refusal of access to the child, the Local Authority can have reason to believe that access is needed as a matter of urgency. Legal aid is available for parents or holders of parental responsibility regardless of your income/capital.
A Special Guardianship Order (SGO), is a private law order made by the Family Court. As a special guardian, the individual will have parental responsibility for the child until the age of 18. Those that can apply for a Special Guardianship Order are extended family members and friends of the family. We are able to provide advice surrounding Special Guardianship Orders and assist with applying to the Family Court seeking permission to apply on the individual’s behalf.
If your child remains subject to a Care Order, in your care or the care of someone else, considering the circumstances of the child it is possible for an application to be made to end the care or supervision order. An application will be provided to the Court for the child’s current circumstances to be considered and to see whether the order in place is still needed. We are able to offer advice involving applications to discharge a care order and also apply on the individual’s behalf.
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Family Law Services

Our Law Society Children Panel accredited Solicitors also represent children and Children’s Guardians in care cases when appointed by the court to do so. Children’s Guardians may also appoint our solicitors to provide representation in contact and residence disputes where the court has directed that the children should be separately represented from their parents. We also provide advice and representation to those seeking to adopt children.
Our child care team comprises Sarah Warwick who is the Partner in charge of the department and specialist solicitors representing either the child, parents or family members in care proceedings. Most of our child care team are on the Law Society Children Panel. The department also has the support of 2 paralegals Louise Higgins and Chloe Smith.
The majority of our work is funded by legal aid. We act for parents, other relatives, foster carers and the children themselves and this is an area of law where Legal Aid is usually available irrespective of your financial position. Where legal aid is not available we offer competitive rates.
The welfare of the child is always the most important consideration in proceedings relating to children and our specialist child care team will provide high quality advice and representation in the very complex and emotional issues involved in such proceedings. There is no need to feel alone. We can provide expert legal advice from our team of extremely proficient and experienced lawyers whose aim it is to ensure that your rights are protected.
We have offices based in Coventry and Rugby.
Contact our Child Care Law team on 02476684928.

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Sarah Warwick
Partner
Chloe Smith
Paralegal Care Team
Louise Higgin
Trainee Solicitor

Latest Customer Testimonials

Very satisfied with the service it is refreshing in this day and age to come across a company that is efficient and cares about their clients.

Ms W – PI – April 2026

“I’d like to thank Sarah and Chloe of the Kundert team for their legal help and support throughout the immensely sensitive situation I was involved with. Also I’d like to thank the barrister appointed by Kundert Solicitors for his representation in court.  From the very first meeting Sarah reassured me the matter was in the best possible hands, and she didn’t disappoint throughout the process, her professionalism handling the case has been second to none, while retaining a friendly approach. The best possible outcome was made thanks to the hard work of the entire team and I simply can’t thank you enough for that.

Coventry – Public Law Family Client – August 2025

We had two property sales and our own house purchase completed by Perminder at Kunderts recently. She went to a lot of trouble to make our sales/purchase as easy as possible.

Any issues found during the conveyancing were dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Was a pleasure to deal with Kunderts, as it has been over the years. So we will be back if we need legal support again in the future.

Rugby – Conveyancing Client – April 2025

I used Kundert for the conveyancing for the purchase of my first property and was provided with an excellent service from Perminder and Bev, I’m very grateful! Very professional all throughout. They were very proactive with chasing my bank for updates and always on the ball. I was pleasantly surprised because at the beginning of the process, I had heard from a couple of people that I would likely be experiencing delays with Kundert so initially I was hesitant to use them. However I did not find this to be the case at all and cannot identify any date where was a delay on their part. Perminder and Bev were always available and ready to help via email and over the phone. I really appreciate their help and fully recommend their services to anybody requiring a fantastic conveyancing service!

Rugby – Conveyancing Client – April 2025

I cannot begin to thank my legal representative, Louise, enough for everything she has done for me throughout my family court case. From the very beginning, she showed unwavering dedication, thoroughness, and a genuine passion for helping me through an incredibly difficult time.

Louise gave so much of her time, always ensuring every detail was handled with care and precision. What stood out the most was how she never treated my case as just another job—she truly cared, and that meant the world to me. Her professionalism, compassion, and commitment went above and beyond anything I expected.

This wasn’t just legal support—it felt like someone was truly in my corner, fighting with me every step of the way. I honestly couldn’t recommend Louise enough.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Coventry – Private Law Family Client – April 2025

I’ve been supported by Kundert solicitors for around 7 months and I was very much supported in every step of the way! My paralegal Chloe went above and beyond and I could not thank her enough. Very professional, polite, easy to talk to, honest and HARD WORKING. I would highly recommend this company to support you through your journey! Easy to reach and happy to explain and they will fight your corner until the end and be by your side every step of the way. Hardest journey I’ve been on and having Kundert solicitors by my side and how they treated me with respect dignity and communication I could not of done it without them. If I wasn’t happy with anything or did not understand they were greatly on the ball to respond and resolve and explain when needed. 5 * 100%

Coventry – Public Law Family Client – April 2025

Excellent, thankyou very much for all your help. I’ll obviously leave a top review on the survey. You put both mine and my mums mind at ease from the onset.

Rugby – PI Client – March 2025

We have had the benefit and pleasure of working with Kundert Solicitors and specifically Andrea Ward (Partner & Head of Conveyancing), for over eight years. During this time, Andrea has assisted us with several matters, including the buying and selling of our first home, which had an unusual and challenging title, and the purchase of our new home.

Andrea’s approach is exemplary. She is pragmatic, level-headed, and straightforward in her dealings.

What sets her apart is her ability to explain complex matters in simple, clear English, making intricate aspects of conveyancing easy to grasp.

Buying and selling property can be a stressful experience, but Kundert’s makes it manageable.

Their professionalism, combined with the friendly, approachable, and proactive service provided by the team ensure every detail is handled effectively.

We also found their services to be exceptional value for money given their willingness to go the extra mile.

If you’re looking for solicitors who will get the job done efficiently, effectively, and with a personal touch, we strongly recommend Andrea Ward and her team at Kundert Solicitors.  

Coventry – Conveyancing Client – December 2024

Thank you for your kind attention to my case, and for being approachable at all times.  I am pleased with the result.  Your staff have also been very helpful, particularly Lyn.

Rugby – PI Client – November 2024

Delighted to have completed in less than 7 weeks!  Thank you to all who worked to achieve this.  Well done! 

Coventry – Conveyancing Client – November 2024
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