Stephen Collins — Molestation Trial … In Divorce Court

EXCLUSIVE

Stephen Collins — who is under investigation in New York City for child molestation — could end up getting vacant in NYC, but he WILL face molestation charges in his divorce trial … sources tell TMZ.

We’re told Faye Accord will present evidence — including Collins’ audiotaped confession — that he molested children, in an attempt to win over the judge to immediately break their assets so she’s protected in the event one or more victims sue Collins.

On Collins’ side … we know his lawyer plans to call at least one witness who claims Accord pressured him/her into lying about witnessing Collins molesting a child.  

And we’re told Collins’ side will attempt to show Accord tried to extort him into giving her a grossly lopsided material goods split in restore for burying the audiotape … something Accord’s people severely deny.

The divorce trial is set to start November 12.