Hi, does anyone know legally what is a reasonable distance from family that LA can place someone in? I live in Hove, Mum in Shoreham. We want Dad someone in Hove, particularly as Dads planning to move there, but LA is suggesting somewhere in Littlehampton could meet Dads needs. There is no way we’d agree to Littlehampton. We wouldn’t be able to visit that much, we wouldn't be able to just pop in for a coffee. It would also severely restrict the ability of friends to visit and we therefore feel it would restrict Dads right to a family and community life and therefore not meet his needs.
Are there legal guidelines around this?
We are going to try to argue that they have to find somewhere closer, even if it’s more expensive.
Also would be very grateful for contacts for legal advice.
Thank you.
Are there legal guidelines around this?
We are going to try to argue that they have to find somewhere closer, even if it’s more expensive.
Also would be very grateful for contacts for legal advice.
Thank you.