{"id":19318,"date":"2024-05-21T09:08:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.goodmanray.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=19318"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:32:45","slug":"forced-marriage","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/hi\/our-expertise\/domestic-abuse\/forced-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"\u091c\u092c\u0930\u0928 \u0936\u093e\u0926\u0940"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Forced Marriage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forced marriage refers to a marriage where one or both individuals do not (or cannot) consent to the marriage and are coerced into it through physical, emotional, or psychological pressure. It is a violation of those individuals\u2019 rights and is distinct from arranged marriages, where both parties consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:284px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a7a5a6\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18397\" alt=\"Picture of a lady with a sad expression who is subject to a forced marriage looking out of a window.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/service-domestic-01-jpg-webp.webp\" style=\"object-position:45% 33%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"45% 33%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain legal protections are available for people who have been coerced into marrying against their will. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2007\/20\/introduction\">Forced Marriage Act 2007<\/a> introduced Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FPMOs) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, which provide a civil remedy to protect victims or potential victims of forced marriage. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2014\/12\/section\/121\">Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime, and Policing Act 2014<\/a> criminalised forced marriages in England and Wales, making it illegal to force someone to marry you or to deceive someone into going abroad for the purpose of a forced marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forced Marriage Solicitors &#8211; Our Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Forced Marriage team has undergone specialist training in this complex field and is well-versed in the necessary court procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to meet with one of our solicitors about a forced marriage, we will explain all the options available to you to safeguard your family, such as obtaining an FMPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/legal-aid\">Legal aid<\/a> is available to victims of forced marriage who seek protection. Victims hoping to secure an FPMO should secure any details supporting their case, such as medical reports, testimonies, or police reports that substantiate any violence or threats of violence toward the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0905\u0902\u0924\u0930\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u091c\u092c\u0930\u0928 \u0935\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0939<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/hi\/our-expertise\/international-law\/international-forced-marriage\/\">Click here for more details about International Forced Marriage.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large 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wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/hi\/news\/2024\/11\/forced-marriage-an-female-genital-mutilation\/\">\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch with our forced marriage solicitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Goodman Ray\u2019s team of experts are experienced in representing and protecting clients who are either threatened with forced marriage, have been forced into a marriage, or have been stranded abroad as a result of a forced marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To speak to a Forced Marriage solicitor for expert advice you can trust, contact Goodman Ray Solicitors on&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:02076081227\">020 7608 1227<\/a>&nbsp;\u092f\u093e&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/hi\/contact-us\/\">\u0906\u092a 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id=\"faq-question-1737566418801\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What is a Forced Marriage Protection Order?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An FPMO is a legal measure designed to protect individuals from being forced into marriage or to assist those who have already been forced into marriage.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742814143819\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) certain forms must be completed and submitted\u00a0to a family court that handles FMPO applications. Our forced marriage solicitors will assist and advise you on this. You, along with the support of your solicitor, will be required to attend a court hearing, where a judge will review your case and decide whether or not to grant the order. In urgent situations, such as when you are in immediate danger, you may be able to apply for an emergency FMPO. For expert advice and guidance, please contact our forced marriage solicitors on <a href=\"tel:020 7608 1227\">020 7608 1227<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737562297265\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>What should I do if I am being forced into a marriage?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) by calling <a href=\"tel:02070080151\">020 7008 0151<\/a> or call 999 if you are in immediate danger. Seek legal advice and support from our Forced Marriage team. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742463382945\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between a forced marriage and an arranged marriage?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The key difference between a forced marriage and an arranged marriage is consent. With an arranged marriage, families help choose a partner, but both individuals freely consent to the marriage. A forced marriage is where one or both individuals are coerced, through threats, pressure, or abuse, and do not give genuine consent. A forced marriage is a violation of human rights and is illegal in many countries, including the UK.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737566429062\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Can I apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order for someone else?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, third parties, such as friends, relatives, or local authorities, can apply for a FPMO on behalf of someone at risk.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737566450123\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Can I get legal aid for a forced marriage case?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Family Act 1996 and the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 allow for the provision of legal aid for forced marriage cases.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737566464196\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What are my rights if I have already been forced into a marriage?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can still obtain a forced marriage protection order (FMPO). If you wish to leave the forced marriage you can contact us for advice on your specific situation.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Forced Marriage? 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