A guide to getting married or forming a civil partnership. Covers civil and religious marriage ceremonies in England and Wales, where they may take place, legal rules, and what documents you need.

This page explains the law on marriage and civil partnership. It provides information on the rights, responsibilities and obligations of parties to a marriage and civil partnership.

Getting married, including information on who can get married, where marriages can take place, and the differences between civil and religious services.

Explains what you can do and the help that is available if you are being forced to marry someone against your will.

Information for you if you are worried that you might be forced into marriage or you need help to leave a marriage you have been forced into or are worried about a friend or relative in this position.

Explains what your rights are and what you can do if you are being forced to marry against your will.