A parent or other person with parental responsibility will be able to get advice from their solicitor during the pre-proceedings process. Parents should find a solicitor who is a specialist in children law. The solicitor will be able to provide advice for free. Parents just need to give them a copy of the pre-proceedings letter.
To find a solicitor, search using the ‘how to find a solicitor’ function on the Law Society website. Look for someone who is a child law specialist. Or who has Children Law Accreditation. For information about working with a solicitor, please see our top tips guide Working with a solicitor.