Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders

A Court can decide where a child lives by virtue of a Residence Order, but it can also decide other issues in a child's life where there is no agreement between parents. 

The Court, for example, can decide which school a child attends or under which religion they should be brought up. These Orders are called "Specific Issue Orders". They are not very common, as they are only used if parents cannot agree. 

The Court can also prohibit certain actions in relation to children. For example, the Court can prevent a specified person having contact with a child. The Court can also use these powers to prevent a child being taken to a certain place. These are usually complicated cases which require the assistance of a solicitor. 

Over the years, we have dealt with many different complex cases. In cases where a Court has to decide, it is usually best to have full legal advice and representation.