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What does Standard orders mean? In practice, standard orders (standard form orders) are pre-drafted, judiciary‑approved templates for common court orders, used to promote consistency, accuracy and efficiency in drafting and sealing. In England and Wales, the term usually refers to the Standard Family Orders (SFOs) issued by the President of the Family Division and published on the judiciary website. Their use is strongly encouraged in the Family Court and Family Division of the High Court. Judges retain discretion to adapt or depart from them. The SFOs cover, among other areas, children cases, financial remedies, enforcement, committal/contempt and case management. They are periodically updated to reflect the...

Forced Marriage Protection Orders in England and Wales: offences, jurisdiction, applications and without-notice relief, procedure, service, standard orders, police notification and enforcement

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This Practice Note sets out when the court may make a forced marriage protection order (FMPO) under Part IVA of the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996), who is entitled to apply for such relief, and the range of orders that can be granted, including those produced under the Standard orders project. It also outlines how to issue an application for an FMPO and the requirements for service of the order. In addition, it summarises the offences concerning forced marriage. The procedural framework governing FMPOs appears in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, Pt 11, together with the supporting practice direction, FPR 2010, PD 11A. FPR 2010, PD 11A also contains provisions about notification to the police when an FMPO is made.

What is a forced marriage?

A forced marriage is a marriage entered into without the full and free consent of both parties. Under FLA 1996, s 63A(4)–(6), a person (A) is considered to be forced into a marriage if another person (B) compels A to enter into a marriage (whether with B or another person) without A’s free will and full consent...

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