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Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Bradford
Bradford Family Law has been providing expert legal representation in child care and family law matters for over 25 years. Our team specialises in defending parents facing allegations of harm, securing legal aid for clients, and navigating complex care proceedings. We prioritise compassionate advocacy while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Our expertise spans pre-proceedings negotiations, court representation, and handling cases involving serious injuries or abuse allegations. With multilingual support and 24/7 availability, we ensure accessibility for all clients.Our solicitors hold Higher Rights of Audience, enabling direct court representation. We work collaboratively with clients to achieve optimal outcomes during emotionally challenging times. Legal aid expertise ensures financial accessibility for eligible cases. Our team includes Law Society Children Panel accredited professionals. We maintain transparent communication throughout all stages of legal proceedings.
Services
Care Proceedings
Emergency Protection Orders
Adoption Opposition
Pre-Proceedings Advice
Child Protection Cases
Legal Aid Applications
Court Representation
Secure Accommodation Orders
Contact Arrangements
Discharge Care Orders
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 FREE legal advice for urgent family law matters
- Our team includes Law Society Children Panel accredited solicitors
- We secure non-means tested legal aid for eligible care proceedings
- Multilingual support available for Romanian, Slovak, and Urdu speakers
- Solicitors with Higher Rights of Audience for higher court representation
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Care Proceedings
We specialise in representing parents and family members in care proceedings involving social services interventions. Our team provides expert legal guidance through complex court processes. With over 25 years' experience, we handle cases ranging from minor concerns to serious injury allegations.
Emergency Protection
Immediate legal support for parents facing child removal or accommodation agreements. We offer 24/7 advice and emergency representation. Our solicitors help secure temporary care arrangements and challenge inappropriate interventions.
Pre-Proceedings Advice
Specialist guidance for pre-proceedings meetings with social workers. We attend negotiations to prevent court action where possible. Our team explains legal implications and helps develop care plans avoiding formal proceedings.
Adoption Opposition
Legal representation for parents opposing adoption or care orders. We challenge evidence and present alternative care solutions. Our solicitors have extensive experience in fact-finding hearings and complex family court cases.
Legal Aid Applications
Expert assistance securing legal aid for eligible clients. We handle applications for non-means tested funding in care proceedings. Our team advises on financial eligibility and alternative payment arrangements when required.
People
Clare McCourt
Senior Partner
With over 25 years' experience in child care law, Clare McCourt is a Law Society Children Panel member. She specialises in complex care proceedings and represents parents, children, and extended family members in high-stakes family court cases.
Mark Stout
Solicitor
Mark Stout has over 10 years' experience in care proceedings and holds Higher Rights of Audience. He regularly represents parents in Bradford and Leeds courts, handling applications for care orders, adoption, and contact arrangements.
Julie McGovern
Paralegal
With 30 years' experience in child care cases, Julie McGovern provides expert paralegal support. She specialises in complex medical issue cases and offers compassionate representation for parents during challenging legal proceedings.
Ammaar Hussain
Paralegal
Ammaar Hussain provides paralegal support in child care cases with Urdu/Punjabi language assistance. He supports clients through all stages of the legal process while maintaining cultural sensitivity and clear communication.
Questions
Can I get legal aid for family court proceedings?
Legal aid is available for parents in care proceedings. We can grant legal aid from the outset and advise on eligibility for other family members.
How quickly can I get emergency legal help?
Our 24/7 service provides immediate assistance. We offer free initial telephone advice and can arrange urgent appointments at your home or our office.
What happens during a pre-proceedings meeting?
We'll attend with you to negotiate agreements with social services. Our goal is to resolve concerns without court action while protecting your parental rights.
How do you handle complex medical evidence cases?
Our team has extensive experience with complex medical evidence. We work with expert witnesses to challenge inappropriate findings and develop robust defense strategies.
Reviews (4)
Atif
Aug 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Thank you very much Clare for all your efforts. You are very professional and knowledgeable. You have dealt with our case with great grip, and you were excellent during court hearings. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of our case, and we are really grateful to you for that. We would highly recommend you.
Thank you very much Clare for all your efforts. You are very professional and knowledgeable. You have dealt with our case with great grip, and you were excellent during court hearings. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of our case, and we are really grateful to you for that. We would highly recommend you.
Sam Hussain
Jul 04, 2021
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Thank you so much clare for all that you have done for me and my children, words are not enough to say the least, you helped me and listened to me when no-one did and you answered all my questions and made it simple. Explained things to me properly and assured me everything will be OK at the lowest point in my life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope u well and again thank you I will never forget what you have done for us. You gave me hope and for that I will forever be grateful.
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Sarah Wilson
Mar 24, 2021
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Thank you Clare, your hard work and understanding is just brilliant, thank you for helping with my children and the issues
Thelma Whatney
Sep 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Good morning Clare... I just want to take this opportunity to thank you so, so much for your help and support in the case .... I can never thank you enough. Life is back to some sort of normality and we have our boys home. Here is hoping you have a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 xx
Good morning Clare... I just want to take this opportunity to thank you so, so much for your help and support in the case .... I can never thank you enough. Life is back to some sort of normality and we have our boys home. Here is hoping you have a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 xx
