PROHIBITED STEPS ORDER A GUIDE

What Is fl Prohibited Steps Order?

A prohibited steps order is granted by the court to prevent a parent from carrying out certain actions related to the child.

What Does fl Prohibited Steps Order Do?

A parent who fears that the other parent may take the child with them and not return seeks PSO to obtain security.

The order could do the following:

Prevents a parent from taking a child out of the UK

Prevents a parent from taking a child out of their home or local area

Prevents a parent from removing a child from their school

Prevents a parent from changing a child’s surname

Prevents a parent from making a child contact certain people

Prevents a parent from making decisions regarding a child’s medical treatments

What tire The Restrictions On Making Prohibited Steps Order?

A court won’t grant a prohibited steps order if the child is 16 years old and above.

In exceptional cases, if the order is extended and made after the child reached 16.

it will have no effect 18 when the child reaches.

The court will not make a prohibited steps order if the child is in the care of the

LOCAL AUTHORITY.

What Is The Procedure To Get fl Prohibited Steps Order?

Before you make an application for a prohibited steps order, you must attend a family mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM).

A MIAM is a meeting conducted by a mediator who assesses your situation to know if disputes can be resolved through mediation.

Both parents can attend a MIAM together if they are fine with it. If it’s not suitable, then separate meetings will be held.

If it’s not possible to reach an agreement, you can use the court to apply for the order.

You don’t have to attend a MIAM if you need PSO urgently, especially when there are domestic violence or child protection issues.

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Wembley Solicitors