Whether you were engaged before he went to prison, or he popped the question once he got home, you are eager to get on with the wedding. Being under provisional release doesn’t have to cause your fiancé  to postpone the wedding if things are handled correctly. Prepare your case for the parole officer.  Your fiancé’s parole officer has the authority to approve or deny your fiancé’s marriage.  When he was released on parole he agreed to terms that stated he could be violated if he gets married without permission. Gather together evidence of his new life. Provide leases, rental receipts and paycheck stubs. This demonstrates that your fiancé is leading a productive life. It shows the parole officer that his decision to marry is not immature or impulsive. He is living a responsible existence and will take the marriage seriously. Consider counseling. Whether it is through a church or other organization, sometimes after a few weeks of pre-marital counseling the counselor will agree to write a letter of support on your fiancé’s behalf for him to give to his parole officer. Ask in writing. It is always better to get things in writing when it comes to dealing with parole. Prepare a letter requesting permission to marry, include identifying information about you (the parole officer will ask who your fiancé plans to marry) and submit the package for approval. Final thoughts: In most cases, the parole officer will approve the marriage, but if not, your fiancé should ask what he needs to do to get an approval. Once he knows, you two can get to go about getting things in order and submit another request. You might be interested in: Can an inmate parole to my house? Convicted felon gets free wedding for terminally ill