Order for Disclosure of a Child's Whereabouts

Prohibited Steps Order

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We Specialise In Child Law and Access Rights

Perduco Law specialises in Child Law and Access Rights. All of our solicitors have in depth experience in dealing with Divorce, Financial Settlements in Divorce, Child Arrangements and Domestic Abuse issues in both simple and highly complex cases.

We work on a fixed fee billing model not on hourly rates

At Perduco Law, we charge our clients a one time fixed fee, which clients can spread over 12 months interests free. This enables our clients to know exactly what they’re going to pay and what they paying for from onset of their case, get rid off the stage. This guarantees that you won’t waste legal fees with no good outcome as it happens with traditional hourly rates firms. View our fees

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From the moment you call us, you will see the difference in how we communicate with our clients – in easy to understand terms without all of the legal jargon. We pride ourselves in how we break everything down for our clients in both the process and the costs so you know exactly where you stand.

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We are a new breed of law firm created for one reason; to simplify the legal process and charge you a fair and transparent outcome based price. From the outset, we will tell you what is going to happen, stage by stage, how we are going to progress and resolve your case and what we are going to charge you for doing so. Our solicitors are targeted to resolve your case, not to bill hours.

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All of our team are passionate about what they do, and are there to support you throughout what are normally incredibly difficult circumstances for our clients. We are here to guide you and resolve your matter. We are not focused on hours – instead, we are focused on achieving the best outcome for you and your family.

What is a Prohibited Steps Order?

A Prohibited Steps Order is an application to the court under the Children’s Act, and it may be used to safeguard against a broad range of living and well-being decisions.

A Prohibited Steps Order can cover any number of specific circumstances, including:

  • Whether your child or children should change their names;
  • Decisions pertaining to their education, and where they should be schooled;
  • Whether they should have a particular medical treatment or operation;
  • Whether they should receive religious or non-religious education;
  • Taking the child to live abroad on a permanent basis;
  • Preventing someone from having contact with your child.
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When making their decision, what criteria will the court consider?

When making their decision, the court will consider the following criteria:

  • The wishes and feelings of the child;
  • The child’s emotional, physical, and educational needs;
  • Whether the child has suffered any kind of abuse or neglect, or is in danger of doing so;
  • The ability of the child’s parents or guardians to meet the child’s needs;
  • The effects on the child of any changes in circumstances as a result of the order;
  • What changes the court has the power to make.

Whether you are apply for or disputing a Prohibited Steps order, Perduco Law manages your case efficiently and prepares the most effective supporting argument on your behalf.

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Questions about our Family Law Services

We charge a fixed fee for our service. That means you know exactly what you’re going to pay before starting the process, regardless of how long it lasts. Furthermore, we are a firm of regulated solicitors (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority) which means there are more protections for you as our client.

We offer a fixed-fee service to safeguard you from the mounting hourly fees that a traditional legal firm may surprise you with. We also believe it promotes a transparent relationship between our team and you, the client.

Your dedicated caseworker does all the legal legwork for the full duration of your case. We will keep you informed of any changes and advise you on the next steps to ensure there are no surprises.

Each case is different, however as a grandparent you do not automatically receive the same rights as a parent. Our team of family law experts in Perudco Law can assist you protect and exercise your rights as a Grandparent, whatever your situation. Learn more about Grandparents Child Arrangement Orders.

Questions about our Child Law Services

We charge a fixed fee for our service. That means you know exactly what you’re going to pay before starting the process, regardless of how long it lasts. Furthermore, we are a firm of regulated solicitors (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority) meaning there are more protections for you as our client.

Your dedicated caseworker will do all the legal legwork for the full duration of your case. We will keep you informed of any changes and advise you on the next steps to ensure there are no surprises.

We offer a fixed-fee service to safeguard you from the mounting hourly fees that a traditional legal firm may surprise you with. We also believe it promotes a transparent relationship between our team and you, the client.

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Perduco Law will provide expert advice and case management for a fixed fee.

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