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by N
(Canada)

I need some information about Cuban law. I want my family to meet my fiancee before we get married but I have been told that she cannot leave Cuba unless she is married. My fiancee in Cuba says marriage is important so the police don't harrass us and we can walk down the street with no problem. However to protect myself from Immigration fraud it is best to get a marriage contract signed and then get married in Canada and then get married in Cuba. Anyone already gone through this before and have advice for me? Thanks, N

ANSWER by Vic Webmaster

Don't consider this as legal advice, I am no lawyer so I recommend you to contact a lawyer in both countries Canada and Cuba.
WHY? To protect your assets.
Please think carefully about getting married, you
don't marry for the family or the police.
The only real reason for marriage is love!
Indeed in Cuba the police can stop her on the streets when she's not married to you on suspicion of being a jinetera (prostitute).
This is no reason for a marriage! In Cuba you can go to a public notary and ask for a document stating that you both are engaged and have the intention to marry, this document is accepted by the police, I got this advice from a police officer in Havana.

It is a myth that she can only leave Cuba when she's married. The only thing she need is a an official invitation from you. (after this, a passport, exit visa, and plane ticket). This invitation is a document signed by three parties, she, you and a public notary on behalf of the Cuban State. This "letter of invitation" signed in front of the Cuban notary, mention that you invite her to your country and that you are fully accountable and responsible for all costs including social security, lodging, insurance etc.etc.

I have never heard of a marriage contract in Cuba, after a divorce the common practice is a fifty-fifty split, unless otherwise decided by the court. As a Canadian citizen, to protect your assets and rights in Canada, I recommend to marry twice, first time in Canada, with a marriage contract, this to protect your assets and rights and later a second time in Cuba. Therefore I strongly recommend to seek advice from a lawyer in Canada. Consider the story of a British guy, a few months after his marriage, his Cuban wife disappeared, and he returned to London, but a month later his Cuban wife, accused him of abuse and hired a British lawyer, claiming half of his property!

With a good contract and solid legal advice you can avoid a lot of problems, be warned!

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May 14, 2011
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Relacione's Cubano!!
by: Yasmila

Hi there N!-I'm in a sort of relationship with a Cubano,and he to told me we have to marry so we can be free to walk the street's of Cuba.
When I went to the police station to make the inquiry about this condition,they said you don't need to get married at all to live or be with a Cuban-but if a Cuban is from another Province they will question him as why he is there.
It was all a well constructive lie from my Cubano to make me feel guilty,and to start the marital proceding's which I refused.
He was verbally abusive to me and blamed me for being caught,but know that in Cuba the police randomly pick on all Cubano's for any type of questioning,but when he was questioned by the police as to why he was in Havana,when he was a resident of La Isla de LaJuventud nothing happened.
I refuse to be intimidated by anyone let alone a Cubano,if you are in love with your's and she is genuine then go for it,but marriage is not a condition to be with her.
There is a sucker born every minute,just don't be the next one!!!!!
Ciao-Hasta Luego!

May 13, 2011
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Think twice
by: Anonymous

Please please do not rush into marriage, she is coming out with all these conditions, they say this, they say that etc, listen to Vic, he knows the score, and please read all the other posts.

I know you probabaly think 'she is the one' 'she is genuine' and it could never happen that you might be taken for a mug, so for peace of mind, pretend there are obstacles, conditions by your goverment, or whatever, and see how she reacts then.

If you say that it cant happen for whatever reason, then see how she reacts, if she nods and makes the right noises, and says she is willing to wait and doesnt kick up a fuss, then the chances are she is genuine.

Remember, that the majority of Cubans whether they are male or female would sleep with the devil, drink the blood of a goat to get out of Cuba, so please think long and hard before you jump into marriage.

May 13, 2011
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Marrying a Cuban
by: Anonymous

You can purchase a paper (pink) while you are in Cuba cost was $50.00 when I made the big mistake. It allowes you to be with your girlfriend and not be hassled by the Police. I think it is like a promise to marriage paper?? As for a prenup...you need to speak to a lawyer...As for marrying in Canada ...you can't unless you can get her here on a visitors visa. Which were hard to obtain when I did it. Not too sure how hard it is now.
If you do marry you will need to have all of your documents translated into Spanish, prove that you are unmarried or divorced sworn to by a lawyer. Make sure to keep all reciepts for phone calls and trips .. these will come in handy when you apply to get her here. You can download the package off the internet...HRDC web site. Download 2 copies one for good go over it to see what you will need. Hope you have about 10 grand to get it all done...She will have to have a medical in Cuba as well as any of her children ...mostly only done in Havana. It's a long gruling process. I wish you the best.

May 13, 2011
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Do Not Be Coersed Into Marriage!
by: Dave

Sounds like you are being led like a lamb to the slaughter. You're being manipulated just as I was.

Who the hell marries today? Apart from goldiggers, hookers on the make, those desperate to secure a green card or visa out of poverty.

i mean are you religious?

Do you really need your love to be sanctioned by the State? or the Church?? If not why bother to marry ?.

Man you're being hoodwinked. Why marry?. Get to know her better.

Ease off on the regalos, the dinners out, the clothes, money etc.

Test her.

As Vic says, leave a little money in the room when you go out. Tell her you're going though a hard time financially right, that you might be made redundent.

That you have to pay alimony to your ex wife and kids.

Then see how long she sticks around. How long she tells you
'Ti Quero Mucho'!. It will be a question of time my friend.

I made the biggest mistake of my life when I married my ex. Her family put me under pressure. I was hoodwinked just like you are now.

I married at great expense, flew her to Toronto.

Within a month she was acting weird, a stranger, distant, lots of secret text messages, whispered phone calls, secret emails.

She accused me of being 'abusive' and hired a lawyer. She took out an injunction and kicked me out of my own home.

Six months later she moved her Cuban man in and I am living in a small rented bedsit in Hamilton Ontario, seriously regretting the day I met this Cuban puta.

Watch out take my advice, do not marry. Do not listen to her when she says you cannot be together if you do not marry. That is B.S. She is after a meal ticket for life for her and her family.

Do not be a mug. I was and now I live to regret it.

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