Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Testify
In Virginia is there a law that one
spouse has to testify against the other?
Asked on 4/12/09, 9:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Testify
No, just the opposite, one spouse may assert his or marital privilege to not testify against the other(spouse)in most matters being litigated at trial except in certain limited circumstances involving domestic violence issues or other matters(I believe) involving the abuse and neglect of children.
Answered on 4/13/09, 12:02 am