Pennsylvania § 5948 - Confidential communications to qualified professionals.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5948 — Confidential communications to qualified professionals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5948. Confidential communications to qualified professionals.
Communications of a confidential character made by a spouse to a qualified professional as defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 3103 (relating to definitions) shall be privileged and inadmissible in evidence in any matter under 23 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV (relating to divorce) or VI (relating to children and minors) unless the party concerned waives this privilege.
(Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, eff. 90 days)
1990 Amendment. Act 206 added section 5948.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5948
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5948 cover?
Section 5948 ("Confidential communications to qualified professionals.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5948?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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