The people who can help.
A short, honest list of organisations we trust. None of them paid to be here — and none of them can replace a solicitor for your specific case. But they are good places to begin.
Family Rights Group
Free confidential advice line for parents and family members involved with children's services. The most established specialist service in England and Wales.
Coram Children's Legal Centre
Free legal advice on children's law, including the Child Law Advice line.
Rights of Women
Free, confidential legal advice for women, including family law specialists.
Grandparents Plus / Kinship
Support, advice and community for kinship carers — grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends raising children.
Mind
Mental health support and information. Often the first call families make when overwhelmed.
Samaritans
24/7 emotional support line. Free to call from any phone — 116 123.
Resolution
Find a family law solicitor committed to a constructive, non-adversarial approach.
Law Society — Find a Solicitor
Official directory of regulated solicitors. Filter by 'Children law' to find specialists.
Citizens Advice
Free, independent advice on rights, benefits, housing, and legal options.
Pause
Supports women who have had — or are at risk of having — more than one child removed from their care.
If you do not know where to start, call Family Rights Group on 0808 801 0366.
Their advice line is free, confidential, and run by people who specialise in exactly the situation you are in.