What to do if a child discloses abuse
If a child is experiencing abuse, telling someone they trust that it’s happening can be one of the most difficult things they will ever do.
Crockett & Co Solicitors is your Leeds family lawyer with years of experience and one of the only firms in Leeds to offer Legal Aid assistance. We also specialise in Will & Probate.
Family Law is an area of law that focuses on protecting the rights of families and individuals, and resolving disputes between family members.
Domestic violence law services provide legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence, and work to ensure that abusers are held accountable.
Childcare Law Service provides comprehensive legal advice on a variety of topics related to children and childcare.
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If you are based in Leeds, then visit our free, legal advice drop-in clinic. We offer a free initial consultation with limited legal advice.
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We believe passionately in representing those who are vulnerable. Our empathy and the extensive efforts we make on behalf of clients makes us the best solicitor in Leeds to care for your needs.
We are specialists in Childcare, Child Protection, Care Proceedings, Divorce, Child Abuse, representation in Court, Legal Aid and ALL aspects of Family Law, especially for vulnerable clients.
At Crockett & Co. Solicitors we believe everyone should be entitled to legal representation and as such take great pride in being able to provide publicly funded legal advice.
Welcome to Crockett & Co Solicitors! We are a family and public law firm located in Harehills, Leeds, Yorkshire. Our team of experts specializes in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child residency and contact, domestic violence cases and child protection and adoption cases.
We also handle childcare law and pre-proceedings cases initiated by the Local Authority, making us the ideal choice for those seeking a specialist childcare lawyer with access to legal aid in Leeds and Yorkshire. Our services extend to forced marriage, female genital mutilation, injunctions, restraining orders, wills and probate, and change of name through Deed Poll.
As a compassionate law firm, we take pride in representing vulnerable clients. Whether you need a family law solicitor, divorce lawyer, will and probate solicitor, or assistance with any aspect of family or childcare law in Leeds, give us a call on our freephone number below.
If you are based in Leeds, then visit our free, legal advice drop-in clinic any Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm and 4:30pm (telephone appointments only during the pandemic – please ring 0113 226 0111 to book).
We offer a free initial consultation with limited legal advice.
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If a child is experiencing abuse, telling someone they trust that it’s happening can be one of the most difficult things they will ever do.
Taking legal action against someone who is abusing you can be both a frightening and liberating process, but is an essential step towards protecting yourself
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