Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Spouse, indictment, and divorce

My wife is under indictment in IL (I live in PA) and will more than likely plead guilty or take a plea deal. Due to the crime I plan to divorce her. Is there a better time to complete the divorce? If I finish the divorce before her trial will I have to testify? I have not been issued a subpoena and have no direct knowledge of the crime so have no information to share but do not want to be involved either. Her arrignment was on Monday and discovery has begun.


Asked on 12/10/08, 8:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: Spouse, indictment, and divorce

If you have no knowledge of the crime then why would either side call you as a witness.

If you wife will consent the divorce could take place in PA. Depending on the grounds the divorce could take as little as 4 months. It might be quick in IL.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.

{John}

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Answered on 12/10/08, 11:20 pm


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