getting married in prison?

Question

i want to marry my partner in prison to save him from deportation on release in 2 years but also we are very much in love and have been together 5 years previous-has anyone married in prison and whats the procedure?

Answer 1

It would depend on what category prison he was in...but I'd guess he would be in a cat B......so given the level of security he would have to apply to the Governor for permission...If granted he would have to supply your details, along the names and addresses of guests who you intend to invite. You will only be allowed a small number of guests...and they will have to be close family members. These names will be submitted to the security department for approval.
The multi -faith chaplaincy will then arrange for a minister of the required faith to carry out the service in the prison chapel.
Guests will be subjected to the normal security measures as that of any other social visitor.
The service will be supervised by prison staff throughout.
Prisons have refreshment facilities for normal social visits and there may be the facility to purchase buffet style food for after the wedding.
The prisoner must meet all costs involved .
While the prison service aim to make events such as these as enjoyable as possible, it is unlikely to be the wedding of your dreams.

Answer 2

Do not marry him. If you marry him YOU will be in a prison too. You will be sitting by the phone at home waiting for him to call and arranging your schedule around the prison's schedule to visit him. Get a man that is on the outside, who is NOT a criminal. Dont save him from deportation because we dont need another criminal in this country!

Answer 3

It's likely that you can get married by proxy, which means you won't have the traditional ceremony. You'll each be signing a document. Once he is released, you might want to consider a more traditional ceremony. Also, some prisons don't allow for conjugal visits, even for married couples. It' best to first ask what is permitted in the place where your fiancé is incarcerated so you'll at least know what to expect.

Answer 4

If you think he is innocent and he will not do what he did again, and you believe in a future with him, why not marry him, but you must think things through first. Make sure that he isn't passport seeking, as I notice you used the word deportation. A friend of mine just got married and the night before she put her house into trusts for her children from her first marriage to prevent her new husband from getting anything, if they did get divorced.
I also have a friend who married some man on death row in America, and someone else had to stand in for him on the wedding day, a violations of human rights, I should think that on a wedding day they should make some special concessions. The case of the man on death row, looks like he maybe innocent so that maybe why she married him.
Think about the restrictions that I have mentioned first, and if you know how to handle it, there isn't too many descant men out here, so go for it.

Answer 5

I knew women that did marry men in prison. One lady went through about $100,000. Another moved to be near her "man." He laughs at her behind her back but doesn't mind telling her to send him some money! She lost her phone service because of his calls. I'm quite sure he is in love with you, until he gets what he wants! Don't you care about yourself? Do you really think he cares about you? Never mind, I guess you do! But, to answer the question, if you feel the need to abuse yourself, the guy needs to go to the unit manager and tell him he wants to marry you. You will have to have a person who is licensed perform the wonderful ceremony. You will have to get the marriage license and pay for it. You will have to submit everything in writing, who will be attending, what type of rings YOU will be buying, the whole works. Check with the local prison. Each state varies according to their rules. And, if he is still with you and needs a place to sleep when he gets out, prepare yourself for what lies ahead. I've seen too many women get messed over by men just like the one you are involved with. How many jobs are you prepared to work to keep him? And even then, you won't really keep him.

Answer 6

I'm doing some research into prison marriage for a documentary - I was just wondering if you ever managed to marry your partner and what prison he was in etc and how you went about it? If you are interested in sharing any of this information with me please contact me!

Answer 7

Thanks very much. you really are too kind - I don't think we really need any more illegal immigrants in the UK especially with criminal records - I am fed up with spending my hard earned money to pay for them. Why on earth would you want to marry someone with a criminal record and who should not be here. What future can he offer you?. Use the time he is in prison to build your confidence and your life. Forget him - you can do better than that.

Answer 8

him being married won't stop him being deported. You can marry him in prison but what is the point? are you going to go to where ever he comes from?

Answer 9

well as long he didnt came into prison because hes a murderer.. u should be very sure before u marry him... i think there must be a reason that hes thee.. be careful.. but really amazing that youre supporting him so much and still with him! wow, well done! im speechless , im wishing u all the best for the future!

Answer 10

You need to rethink this decision . I mean who wants to marry somebody that is locked up . Who says they will get released in 2 yrs that is just a estimated time of release correct ? I would so rethink this . Good luck to you.