The difference between a no-go order and a specific issuance order
These orders are normally discussed together. This is because they are both methods of controlling what a parent of a child can do. These orders can be very important to a parent if her child’s other parent is threatening actions such as moving the child out of the country, taking the child away from him or changing her child’s name. These are just examples and there are many practical reasons for requesting these orders.
Order of forbidden steps
This order will prohibit certain actions of a parent or any person with parental responsibility. These orders are granted by the courts and state that a person refrains from performing certain actions on her child. Here are some common uses of this command:
Prevent the child from coming into contact with certain people who are considered a danger or a bad influence on the child.
· Prevent the person from moving abroad with the child, or at a considerable distance from the other parent, even if measures are ensured to maintain contact with all parents.
· Prevent the change of the child’s name.
Specific issuance orders
A specific issuance order is, in a certain way, the opposite of an order of prohibited steps, since it deals with specific actions that the parent or the person with parental authority must carry out. It is normally used when a parenting technique issue cannot be decided and the decision is left to the courts. Here are some common uses for a specific issuance order:
What school should the child attend?
· Where or if the child should be taken on vacation.
· Decisions about the child’s religion.
What medical treatment should the child receive?
Other educational decisions regarding the child.
When to use these commands.
Normally, these orders should only be used when there is a dispute between the parents or custodians. If there is a dispute, an application to the courts may be the best option for a parent. However, it should not be used in disputes about having contact with a child who cannot see or where the child should live. These situations have specific orders: Contact Orders and Residence Orders.
If there is no dispute, then no order should be granted. This is because it has been shown that it is best for a child to have as little contact with the law as possible.