Timothy Colley

Tim initially worked as a family law paralegal where I represented a number of parents at PLO meetings and supported senior solicitors to represent parents in Care proceedings. Tim has also supported senior solicitors who are instructed by CAFCASS Children’s Guardians to represent children in Family Court.

Tim also support our specialist Autism and ADHD team which focuses on protecting the rights of neurodivergent clients and spreading awareness of issues that arise in cases where neurodiverse conditions are a feature.

Tim became interested in Public Children Law when he was studying the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Tim took the Family Law module and he learned that Local Authorities have a legal duty to support children in need in their area and their parents or carers. That motivated him to find a role where he could work with families that need support from their Local Authorities.

Area of Specialism

Public Law:

• Care Proceedings
• Section 20 agreements,
• Section 47 investigations,
• Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Concerns around substance misuse, mental health, learning difficulties, neglect, and child abuse
• Maintaining contact with children in care
• Placement orders

Private Children:

• Child Arrangements Orders (CAOs)
• Prohibited Steps Order (PSOs)
• Specific Issue Orders (SIOs)

Others:

• Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs)
• Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DOLs)
• Non-Accidental Injuries