ARTICLE · 28 NOVEMBER 2023

Specific Issue Orders: What Are They?

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A specific issue order is an order granted by the family court when parents cannot agree on a certain aspect of their child's upbringing. An application can be made and a judge will then decide upon...

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Guidance on what a specific issue order entails and when you may need to apply for one.

What is a specific issue order?

A specific issue order is an order granted by the family court when parents cannot agree on a certain aspect of their child's upbringing. An application can be made and a judge will then decide upon the specific issue raised which can be in connection with any aspect of parental responsibility for a child (or children).

The issues that can be dealt with by a specific issue order are very open ended.

When might you apply for a specific issue order?

The court can decide on almost any aspect of parental responsibility when considering a specific issue order application.

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