A Prohibited Steps Order (PSO) is a legal measure used to prevent a person from undertaking a specific action concerning a child. This type of order is typically sought when there is a concern that a parent or guardian might make a decision that could negatively impact the child’s welfare.
Common examples might include:
A Specific Issue Order (SIO) is used to resolve a particular question about a child’s upbringing that parents cannot agree on. This order helps in making decisions that are in the best interests of the child when parents are at an impasse.
Common examples might include:
These orders are necessary when parents or guardians cannot agree on significant decisions affecting their child/rent’s life. They are particularly crucial in situations where one parent’s actions might pose a risk to the child’s welfare or when there is a need to resolve a specific dispute about the child’s upbringing.
Our specialist team are highly successful in helping to facilitate discussions between our clients and another parent/party to reach an amicable agreement without court intervention. This can be done through written correspondence on in telephone consultations. Warning letters can be sent to encourage the other party to cooperate which often circumvent the need to take further steps, which can be costly and time-consuming.
Where negotiation is not possible or progressing matters, we can refer our clients for a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) with a family mediator to seek resolution. A solicitor can guide you through the process to explore alternative dispute resolution.
If an agreement is reached, our solicitors can draft a consent order for you and submit it to the court for approval, ensuring the agreement is legally binding and thus enforceable.
If negotiation and/or mediation do not resolve the issue, our expert team can assist in preparing and submitting the necessary court applications, such as the C100 form, and represent you in court proceedings.
As part of any application, the court will conduct initial safeguarding checks through Cafcass/Cafcass Cymru, and our solicitors will help and guide you to navigate this process.
Resolution is an organisation committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach. The Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach and considers the whole family, in particular the children.
Let us help you navigate the legal landscape with confidence and care. Contact us for a free initial telephone call today to secure the best possible outcome for your child/ren’s future.
