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robkyle

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Hello,

I live in Pennsyvania.

My wife has been in a coma for 14 months.
The doctors say they cannot do anything more.
They say her brain is beyond recovery.

My question: How long do I legally have to wait, before I can divorce?
We were married for 3 months, when she had her accident.

Thank you kindly.

Rob
 


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robkyle said:
Hello,

I live in Pennsyvania.

My wife has been in a coma for 14 months.
The doctors say they cannot do anything more.
They say her brain is beyond recovery.

My question: How long do I legally have to wait, before I can divorce?
We were married for 3 months, when she had her accident.

Thank you kindly.

Rob
My response:

Sounds "cold" but, I imagine, your question is understandable.

It appears that you can immediately file a Petition for an Annulment or Divorce of the marriage.

PA Code Section 3308.
Action where defendant suffering from mental disorder.

"If a spouse is insane or suffering from serious mental disorder, an action may be commenced under this part against that spouse upon any ground for divorce or annulment."

IAAL
 

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