This information applies to England and Wales

If your partner wants to appeal against her sentence, or needs any other legal help, the solicitor who acted for her before they went into prison should be contacted. If your partner does not have a solicitor she should contact one of the organisations mentioned further on that can help.

There are rules about who may visit prison and how often. If your partner is on remand, the visiting rules are less strict but you still need to phone and arrange a time for your visit. If your partner has been convicted, you will need to apply for a visiting order.

If your partner wishes to complain about the conditions in the prison, there are set procedures for doing so. You may be able to help.

You or your partner may need help to sort out benefits and housing problems, matters concerning the children or debt problems. There are organisations who can help with these and other matters.

For more information about prisoners, see Prisoners.
For more information about a range of problems that affect prisoners and their friends and family, see Prisoners' fact sheets.

Other Frequently asked questions about legal matters:

• Can I get money I am owed by going to court?
• Can I get a solicitor if I don't have much money?
• Do I have to do jury service if I'm on holiday?
• I'm busy at work - do I have to do jury service?
• Can I do jury service if I have a driving offence?