The Child Law Advice Line provides free legal advice and information covering all aspects of law and policy affecting children.
An advisor can be contacted on 0845 120 2948. The advice line is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
The majority of calls relate to private family law, such as parental responsibility, contact and residence disputes. Other regular subject matters include abduction, adoption, abuse, benefits, child employment, confidentiality, crime, health, housing, maintenance and public proceedings.
Please note that the Child Law Advice Line does not provide advice on criminal offences or juvenile justice.
Click here to view some typical case examples
In addition, there is also a pre-recorded advice system that callers can listen to when all advisors are busy or during the lines closed hours.
If you wo
uld prefer to view the frequently asked questions on child law click here and if the information you are looking for is not covered within this section please either contact the Child Law Advice Line or e mail an advisor at clc@essex.ac.uk
The Child Law Advice Line has been accredited by the Telephone Helplines Association Executive Committee.
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