S10 Ep50: Does Calling the Police First Matter In a Domestic Violence Case?

#ChooseGoldman Many people believe that calling the police first automatically makes them look innocent, but physical evidence usually dictates the outcome unless it is a witnessless domestic violence case. In these "he said, she said" situations, the person who calls first often controls the narrative, setting off immediate police actions that carry heavy, unexpected consequences for the family. • In most situations like car accidents, being the first to call the police does not matter because physical facts dictate who is at fault. • In domestic violence cases with no outside witnesses, the police are highly likely to go along with the narrative of the person who called them first. • If you do not call the police during a domestic dispute, it legally becomes a historical story that is very difficult to prove later on. • Responding officers focus on immediate protection and separation rather than marriage counseling, which means someone will likely be arrested and removed. • A domestic violence arrest triggers immediate legal consequences, such as criminal no-contact orders that can completely stop vital household income and child care. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-family-law-attorney/domestic-violence Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/domestic-violence/does-calling-the-police-first-matter-in-a-domestic-violence-case Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganFamilyLaw #DomesticViolenceLaw #LegalStrategy #MichiganLawyer