Apply for a forced marriage protection order
How to apply
You can apply for a forced marriage protection order yourself or if you’re one of the following:
- relative or friend
- voluntary worker or someone else official who’s been asked for help
- any other person with the permission of the court
Anyone can apply for a court order - even if you’re a child under 18.
Children do not have to have someone to help them if:
- the court agrees
- they have a legal representative
Get the forms
Download the forms:
- form FL401A if you’re applying for yourself
- form FL430 if you’re applying on behalf of someone else
Include details of how you should be protected, for example to stop you from being taken abroad.
Download and fill in form C8 to keep your contact details private.
You can get help to fill in forms from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Deliver or send the documents to a family court.
It’s free.