These orders mean a person must have the court's permission before undertaking actions specified in the order, that would normally be undertaken by a parent.

For example, you would apply for a Prohibited Steps Order to stop the other parent from permenantly removing the child from England and Wales. 

A prohibited steps order specifies the prohibited areas in the order.  It can be made on its own or alongside a residence or contact order. It can only relate to Parental Responsibility matters, and could be used to:

• prevent a change of surname
• to prevent a parent from enrolling a child at school
• preventing a child receiving medical treatment

The Court will only make a Prohibited Steps Order where it can be shown to be in the best interests of the child to do so.