Information about Prohibited Steps Orders
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Why seek a Prohibited Steps Order
Eligible applicants typically include:
- Parents
- Guardians
- Anyone with parental responsibility
- In certain cases, the child themselves
When to seek one:
- To prevent a parent from taking a child abroad without consent
- To stop a parent from changing a child's school
- To prevent a parent from making specific medical decisions for a child
- To protect your children from witnessing conflict regarding specific decisions
What family court Prohibited Steps Orders can determine:
- Preventing a specific action by a parent
- Requiring parental consultation on certain decisions
- Enforcing the order with potential consequences for violations
Advantages of Family Court route:
- Often faster and more streamlined process
- Judges experienced in domestic and family issues
- Can be combined with other family proceedings (divorce, child arrangements)
- May have specialised support services available
- Offers immediate protection in urgent situations
Evidence to gather:
- Child's birth certificate
- Details of the proposed action you want to prevent
- Dates and times of incidents related to the proposed action
- Any evidence (texts, photos, emails)
- Financial details (if relevant to the proposed action)
The more information and history you can give us regarding your situation the better we can help you.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999 first.
You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
Why use our services?
We offer a unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience to help prepare your prohibited steps order application. Our team has extensive experience with family court procedures from both sides - we've worked within the system and been through it ourselves. This gives us invaluable insight into what actually works and what courts want to see.
We understand family court procedures completely, know exactly what evidence strengthens cases, and are fully familiar with all court forms and requirements. We don't just fill in forms - we provide clear explanations of every step, help organise your documents effectively, and support you throughout the entire process.
Our paperwork preparation ensures your court forms are completed properly with no mistakes that could delay your case. We create clear timelines that courts can easily follow and present your evidence in the most effective way possible, using proper legal language that strengthens rather than weakens your position.
What makes us different is our understanding of the system. We've been through this ourselves, so we genuinely know how complex it can be. We understand from experience what works and what doesn't in real cases, combining professional knowledge with real insight into what you're facing.
The result is properly completed forms first time, evidence presented for maximum impact, and clear explanations in plain English. You get ongoing support throughout your case and confidence from working with people who truly understand your situation because we've experienced it ourselves.
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