{"id":4503,"date":"2018-11-20T16:56:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T16:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplylaw.waydevelopers.com\/england-wales\/wiki\/specific-issues-order\/"},"modified":"2024-03-18T09:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T09:18:50","slug":"specific-issues-order","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/simply.law\/england-wales\/guides\/family-law-solicitor\/child-arrangement-order\/specific-issues-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Specific issues orders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A specific issue order is a court\u00a0order made under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989. It gives \u201cdirections for the purpose of determining a specific question which has arisen, or which may arise, in connection with any aspect of parental responsibility for a child\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Either parent is able to apply to the Family Court for a Specific\u00a0Issue Order.<\/p>\n<p>For example, specific issues orders may give direction in relation to the following sorts of issues faced by parents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>religious upbringing and education<\/li>\n<li>schooling<\/li>\n<li>extracurricular activities<\/li>\n<li>medical treatment<\/li>\n<li>choice of name<\/li>\n<li>Any other specific issue which relates to the exercise of parental responsibility for a child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, specific issues orders cannot be made in circumstances when the same matter can be addressed satisfactorily with the making of child arrangements order and, unless there are exceptional circumstances, such orders do not remain in place after the child has turned sixteen.<\/p>\n<p>As with all child arrangements orders, specific issue orders should always represent the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n<h2>Lawyers for specific issue orders<\/h2>\n<p>Simply.Law&#8217;s divorce solicitors and family lawyers can offer you a range of options for resolving <a href=\"guides\/family-law-solicitor\/child-arrangement-order\">disputes regarding child arrangements<\/a>, including mediation and collaborative family law.<\/p>\n<p>Find the specialist who is right for you by searching through our member profiles today. Alternatively, try our matching service so that we can assess our member lawyers&#8217; experience and pair with you with the right professional for your particular circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Specific Issue Orders is a court order which resolves a particular disputed issue about a child&#8217;s welfare. 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