Can any one give me advice on applying for s/g/order? do I write to the local authority giving 3mths notice and do i ask for a financial assessment and for it to continue while the children remain in education? do i write that in the letter also, or do i get a solicitor to do it all if the s/s pay the solicitors fees Sorry to sound thick but I really dont have a clue what to do as the s/s wont give advice or direction!
D L VARDAR
how do you apply for s/g/order?
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Help 1870
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Re: how do you apply for s/g/order?
There are 3 ways you can do this.
Get a solicitor, have them do it all for you.
Self represent, you would have to give notice of intention to apply, and fill out the SGO application forms for court get them in after the 3 months are up (there will be a fee)
or let the LA make the application on your behalf. (hopefully they will fund legal)
Finances should be discussed during the assessment process and if they are not considering you for financial support state why not.
You do know about the assessment?
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Muspark
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Re: how do you apply for s/g/order?
Hello... again I have a copy of the request for assessment that can be adapted for use in other LA's... let me know if you would like it x x
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divadi2000
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Re: how do you apply for s/g/order?
Yes I would definatley like it if you dont mind I need as much help as possible regarding s/s Cheers for offering[:D]xquote:Originally posted by Muspark
Hello... again I have a copy of the request for assessment that can be adapted for use in other LA's... let me know if you would like it x x
D L VARDAR
Hello... again I have a copy of the request for assessment that can be adapted for use in other LA's... let me know if you would like it x x
D L VARDAR
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Auntie Lynsey
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Re: how do you apply for s/g/order?
Are you likely to come up against opposition from anyone with parental responsibility? If not, it can be quite straightforward.
I wrote to the LA myself to give them 3 months notice of my intention to apply for an SGO. (I dont think you would need a solicitor for this part, especially if you are anxious about having to pay their fees). It is a simple letter. I didn't know quite who to address it to, but it found it's way to the relevant dept. The county solicitor I think.
During that 3 month period, a SW is employed to complete an assessment for the courts.
They assess you financially, healthwise, how everyone in your house feels, seek opinion of parents etc. Some people find it intrusive, but I felt they would not be doing their job if they didn't ask questions. If they want you to take the child, they are not going to make it hard for you, but they will need to ask questions as a matter of course. And if there are areas in your past which you think are an issue or that you could have done differently, then are happy to hear that realise this and have learned from them.
You will need a doctors appointment, and so will the child for a health assessment.
I realise you're primarily concerned about the finances at this stage. My financial assessment was the only stumbling block as the council dept dealing with this were slow. The judge adjourned the case to await the outcome of this and asked once it was in, asked if I was happy with it. I said, yes its a great help. It was nothing compared to what I had lost decreasing my hours and having an extra mouth to feed, but I could still live on it without going under, and that is the main thing. The child was the main priority now, not how much money I had.
In a nutshell, you give the council 3 months notice, and they have to assess all aspects - including financial. Once this period is up, it is not compulsory for you to apply to the courts for the SGO. You are not comitted to anything. If you are not satisfied with the financial assessment, and the LA really want you to have the child, perhaps you can re-visit this? The SGO application will force the financial assessment.
Once the three months are up, and you are happy, put in your application to the courts. This cost
I wrote to the LA myself to give them 3 months notice of my intention to apply for an SGO. (I dont think you would need a solicitor for this part, especially if you are anxious about having to pay their fees). It is a simple letter. I didn't know quite who to address it to, but it found it's way to the relevant dept. The county solicitor I think.
During that 3 month period, a SW is employed to complete an assessment for the courts.
They assess you financially, healthwise, how everyone in your house feels, seek opinion of parents etc. Some people find it intrusive, but I felt they would not be doing their job if they didn't ask questions. If they want you to take the child, they are not going to make it hard for you, but they will need to ask questions as a matter of course. And if there are areas in your past which you think are an issue or that you could have done differently, then are happy to hear that realise this and have learned from them.
You will need a doctors appointment, and so will the child for a health assessment.
I realise you're primarily concerned about the finances at this stage. My financial assessment was the only stumbling block as the council dept dealing with this were slow. The judge adjourned the case to await the outcome of this and asked once it was in, asked if I was happy with it. I said, yes its a great help. It was nothing compared to what I had lost decreasing my hours and having an extra mouth to feed, but I could still live on it without going under, and that is the main thing. The child was the main priority now, not how much money I had.
In a nutshell, you give the council 3 months notice, and they have to assess all aspects - including financial. Once this period is up, it is not compulsory for you to apply to the courts for the SGO. You are not comitted to anything. If you are not satisfied with the financial assessment, and the LA really want you to have the child, perhaps you can re-visit this? The SGO application will force the financial assessment.
Once the three months are up, and you are happy, put in your application to the courts. This cost
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youngagain
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Re: how do you apply for s/g/order?
Hi divadi 2000, this all looks like good advice,as with all orders made by a court in family proceedings it will be the opinions and in the case of an SGO the report to the court that will determine if it is granted including support.As the court report is so important make sure you read it before it is presented and insist that any inaccuracies are amended. The system of social workers presenting evidence in written form without any challenge is open to wide and enduring inaccuracies.
I do not want to sound alarmist but there it is I would have the report presented with my input included.
I do not want to sound alarmist but there it is I would have the report presented with my input included.
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divadi2000
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Re: how do you apply for s/g/order?
Thanks Auntie I dont think I will come up with opposition as there mums not seen them in 6mths and father in 14mths but you mention dr report i have health issues would that go against me even tho kids have been with me nearly a year? thanksquote:Originally posted by Auntie Lynsey
Are you likely to come up against opposition from anyone with parental responsibility? If not, it can be quite straightforward.
I wrote to the LA myself to give them 3 months notice of my intention to apply for an SGO. (I dont think you would need a solicitor for this part, especially if you are anxious about having to pay their fees). It is a simple letter. I didn't know quite who to address it to, but it found it's way to the relevant dept. The county solicitor I think.
During that 3 month period, a SW is employed to complete an assessment for the courts.
They assess you financially, healthwise, how everyone in your house feels, seek opinion of parents etc. Some people find it intrusive, but I felt they would not be doing their job if they didn't ask questions. If they want you to take the child, they are not going to make it hard for you, but they will need to ask questions as a matter of course. And if there are areas in your past which you think are an issue or that you could have done differently, then are happy to hear that realise this and have learned from them.
You will need a doctors appointment, and so will the child for a health assessment.
I realise you're primarily concerned about the finances at this stage. My financial assessment was the only stumbling block as the council dept dealing with this were slow. The judge adjourned the case to await the outcome of this and asked once it was in, asked if I was happy with it. I said, yes its a great help. It was nothing compared to what I had lost decreasing my hours and having an extra mouth to feed, but I could still live on it without going under, and that is the main thing. The child was the main priority now, not how much money I had.
In a nutshell, you give the council 3 months notice, and they have to assess all aspects - including financial. Once this period is up, it is not compulsory for you to apply to the courts for the SGO. You are not comitted to anything. If you are not satisfied with the financial assessment, and the LA really want you to have the child, perhaps you can re-visit this? The SGO application will force the financial assessment.
Once the three months are up, and you are happy, put in your application to the courts. This cost
Are you likely to come up against opposition from anyone with parental responsibility? If not, it can be quite straightforward.
I wrote to the LA myself to give them 3 months notice of my intention to apply for an SGO. (I dont think you would need a solicitor for this part, especially if you are anxious about having to pay their fees). It is a simple letter. I didn't know quite who to address it to, but it found it's way to the relevant dept. The county solicitor I think.
During that 3 month period, a SW is employed to complete an assessment for the courts.
They assess you financially, healthwise, how everyone in your house feels, seek opinion of parents etc. Some people find it intrusive, but I felt they would not be doing their job if they didn't ask questions. If they want you to take the child, they are not going to make it hard for you, but they will need to ask questions as a matter of course. And if there are areas in your past which you think are an issue or that you could have done differently, then are happy to hear that realise this and have learned from them.
You will need a doctors appointment, and so will the child for a health assessment.
I realise you're primarily concerned about the finances at this stage. My financial assessment was the only stumbling block as the council dept dealing with this were slow. The judge adjourned the case to await the outcome of this and asked once it was in, asked if I was happy with it. I said, yes its a great help. It was nothing compared to what I had lost decreasing my hours and having an extra mouth to feed, but I could still live on it without going under, and that is the main thing. The child was the main priority now, not how much money I had.
In a nutshell, you give the council 3 months notice, and they have to assess all aspects - including financial. Once this period is up, it is not compulsory for you to apply to the courts for the SGO. You are not comitted to anything. If you are not satisfied with the financial assessment, and the LA really want you to have the child, perhaps you can re-visit this? The SGO application will force the financial assessment.
Once the three months are up, and you are happy, put in your application to the courts. This cost
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