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The Marriage Blog Week in Review for July 15 – July 20

Today’s the day, as Michele asked already – Do You Have It? I do and I’ve been reading chapters in and around working, running errands and getting things done. Be sure to check the Media Reviews blog on Monday for my review of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows. In the meanwhile, let’s talk about marriage and our marriage blog week in review. Sunday, July 15 Marrying the Incarcerated is something many women (and some men) do. But when you meet someone after they already in prison, it can make building a lasting relationship very difficult after they are out … Continue reading →

Marrying the Incarcerated

When someone is in prison, they look for people on the outside to be their life lines. While the prison system in the United States is not a pleasant place to be (although you could make the argument that U.S. prisons are far better than prisons elsewhere) they are still prisons. When you’ve committed a crime against society and you are sentenced to prison – you are not sentenced there as a part of a social club, but rather as a punishment and as a form of rehabilitation. Your days are monitored and strictly scheduled. You may attend classes and … Continue reading →

Getting Married Behind Bars

Ever wondered how people who are incarcerated get married? Do they have a ceremony? How do they get things like the marriage license? And what about guests or the reception. Do they have a reception? How many guests can attend a wedding behind bars? I have to admit the logistics of getting wed from jail had never crossed my mind. But then that muse of mine, Jade Walker, sent me the link to a wild story about just such things. It was called “Marrying at Rikers Island: Few Frills, Many Rules” by Christine Hauser which was published by the New … Continue reading →