Is an Interim Care Order?
An Interim Care Order, Like a Care Order Grants the Local Authority Parental Responsibility. This Means They Are Able to Make Decisions About the Child's...
An Interim Care Order, like a Care Order grants the Local Authority Parental Responsibility. This means they are able to make decisions about the child's living arrangements and do not need the parents permission to do so. This is an Order that is made at the first hearing after Care Proceedings have been issued.
How long does an interim care order take?
Typically Court proceedings can take approximately 40 weeks. This will depend on the availability of the court and various experts who may be called to give evidence at a final hearing.
What is the difference between a care order and an interim care order?
A care order gives the local authority parental responsibility for the child. The court may make an interim care order so that arrangements can be made to look after the child until the court makes a final decision about care.