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My partner and I can't agree on important decisions concerning our children - what can we do ?
You can apply to the court for a "Specific Issue" Order.
This is where the court makes the decision on your behalf, you will then both be bound by the court decision.
For example, which school the children should go to, or whose surname they should have.
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