Prohibited Steps Orders

A Prohibited Steps Order prevents someone from taking specific actions regarding children without court permission. This vital protection can:

• Prevent child removal - Stop the abuser from taking your children away from you or the area
• Control contact decisions - Prevent unauthorized changes to childcare or school arrangements
• Protect from relocation - Stop the abuser from moving your children to a different area or country
• Prevent passport applications - Block attempts to obtain travel documents for your children
• Maintain stability - Ensure your children's routine and living arrangements remain unchanged
• Safeguard parental rights - Protect your role as a parent while ensuring your children's safety

This order is essential when there are concerns that an abusive partner might try to use your children as a means of control or could put them at risk.