Specific Issue Order

A "specific issue order" is a court order addressing a particular dispute or question about a child's upbringing that parents or guardians cannot agree on. It's a way for the Family Court to intervene and make a decision in the best interests of the child. These orders can cover a range of issues, including education, medical treatment, religious upbringing, and even decisions about a child's name or taking them abroad. 

In more detail:

• Purpose:
  A specific issue order is used to resolve a specific disagreement or question related to a child's upbringing when parents or guardians cannot agree. 
• Examples of issues:

These orders can address questions about:

Education: Where a child should go to school (state or private). 

Medical Treatment: Whether a child should receive a specific medical treatment or surgery. 

Religious Upbringing: Whether a child should receive religious education. 

Name: Changing a child's name. 

Traveling Abroad: Whether a child can be taken abroad for holidays or permanently. 

Contact: Preventing someone from having contact with a child.

• How it works:

Parents or guardians can apply to the Family Court for a specific issue order.

The court will consider the child's best interests when making a decision.

The order will specify the issue being decided and what actions the parties involved must take.

• Other orders:
  Specific issue orders are just one type of court order related to children. Other examples include prohibited steps orders and child arrangement orders.

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