At McKenzie Matters, we offer practical, affordable support to parents and carers facing urgent or complex decisions about a child’s upbringing. Whether you're applying for a Prohibited Steps Order to prevent an action, or a Specific Issue Order to resolve a dispute, we’re here to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

What Is a Prohibited Steps Order?

A Prohibited Steps Order prevents one parent or guardian from making a specific decision about a child without the court’s permission. This could include:

Stopping a parent from removing a child from school or relocating

Preventing an unauthorised holiday abroad

Halting contact with certain individuals

Preventing changes to a child’s name, religion, or medical care

What Is a Specific Issue Order?

A Specific Issue Order asks the court to make a decision on a particular dispute, such as:

Where a child should go to school

Whether they should receive certain medical treatment

Decisions about religion or travel

Choice over passports, vaccinations, or other key matters

How McKenzie Matters Can Help:

Help you understand which order you need and why

Assist with completing the C100 application form (and any urgent or safeguarding sections)

Support you in writing a clear, detailed witness statement

Guide you through the court process, timelines, and next steps

Provide in-court McKenzie Friend support, including quiet advice, note-taking, and procedural guidance

Help respond to an application made against you, if you're the respondent

Why Clients Trust McKenzie Matters:

Personalised, parent-focused support

Affordable and transparent pricing

Experience with high-conflict and urgent family cases

Clear communication and ongoing guidance throughout the process

Need help protecting your child or resolving a parenting dispute?
Let McKenzie Matters support you every step of the way—professionally, respectfully, and with your child’s best interests at heart.