Forced Marriages

Our Experienced Forced Marriage Solicitors Are Here When You Need Us

The Berris Law expert team is experienced in all areas of family law, including the difficult subject of forced marriages. Sadly, we know that situations where a client is being forced into marriage against their will can occur with any age group, but they tend to affect young individuals most frequently.

The combination of cultural difficulties, legal complexity and the youth of those involved calls for a specialist team able to navigate all of these areas with skill and sensitivity.

How will the FMGPO order protect me?

A Forced Marriage protection order can include, preventing any individual or individuals from making any arrangements, discussions about marriage to you (including any religious marriages / engagement), from travelling with you abroad, encouraging or instructing others to put pressure on you or take steps to force you into a marriage. The court will consider specific factors to your care and make the necessary orders to prevent you being forced into a marriage.’

Why choose Berris Law?

At Berris Law, we are able to assist our clients with not only living their lives with their free will intact, but also in giving them the support they need to understand all of their legal options, no matter what stage of a forced marriage they are currently navigating.

Our Firm is multi-lingual, enabling us to avoid communication barriers which may otherwise prove problematic.
Speak to a member of our legal team for specialist advice against forced marriage now.

We know each case is unique and we are always happy to talk about your individual circumstances. If you’re being pressured into a forced marriage, or are concerned about someone who is, contact the Berris Law on 020 3325 7415.