A prohibited steps order is a court order that is used to prevent someone, (most likely a parent), from taking certain action or exercising some elements of their parental responsibility without the other parent’s consent or the permission of the court.
As a prohibited steps order sets out what a parent cannot do in respect of their child (or children) you should consider applying for a prohibited steps order if you’re concerned that someone else with parental responsibility over your child is going to make a decision about them without your consent.
As such, a prohibited steps order can be a useful tool when dealing with a wide range of parental decisions such as:
A prohibited steps order can be applied for in the family court if you have parental responsibility over the child (or children) in question.
However, if you do not have parental responsibility you may still be able to obtain a prohibited steps order, but you must apply for permission from the court to do so.