Care & Protection Lawyers in Canberra, Yass & Queanbeyan

At Robinson + McGuinness we pride ourselves on providing a professional, warm and responsive service in care and protection matters.

Care and protection matters are those that involve interactions with Child and Youth Protection Services (ACT) or the Department of Communities and Justice (NSW), in relation to the care arrangements and decision-making responsibility over a child.

There are a number of ways a person can become involved in a care and protection matter, including as a parent, other family member or foster carer.

Litigation regarding care and protection occurs in the Children’s Court. Our office is highly experienced appearing in the Children’s Court, with a number of our staff being qualified children’s legal representatives. This work compliments the representation they can provide you in the Children’s Court.

Matters involving the care and protection system are sensitive and complex. We recognise that every situation and client is different, and we will use our expertise and experience to help guide you through the process of your care and protection matter in a supportive and efficient manner.

We will listen to you, and we will deliver. We will focus on what is important to you. We promote honesty, integrity, and frankness in guiding you through your care and protection matter. We enjoy a working environment that is welcoming and collaborative, and that courtesy will be extended to you. We are discrete and empathetic.

We have strong professional relationships with other experts in the field of care and protection which ensure that you are provided with accurate and up-to-date information to assist you in making informed decisions about your particular circumstances.

Our expertise in care and protection, coupled with our detailed understanding of family law, and parenting and children’s matters, allows us to provide a thorough and complementary service to our clients in the Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Yass regions.

We are highly skilled in advocacy and Court representation, and recognise the emotional complexity surrounding care and protection matters. We also engage in all methods of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, conciliation, and collaborative law.Care and protection matters can be complex and confronting. For support and information, please contact us to organise an initial appointment with a member of our team. You can contact Robinson + McGuinness to arrange an appointment on (02) 6225 7040, by email on info@rmfamilylaw.com.au or click the link below to get started online.