S7 Ep71: Is Threatening Your Spouse Without Touching Them Considered Domestic Violence?

#ChooseGoldman Can threatening words alone lead to a domestic violence charge in Michigan? While likely not meeting the threshold for criminal DV charges without physical contact, threats can still be assault or emotional abuse with serious legal implications. • Assault creates fear of immediate harm (no touching needed); Battery is physical contact. • Threats alone are unlikely to result in DV criminal charges in Michigan, as police often look for physical contact (battery). • Police have discretion and often require evidence beyond just yelling for a DV arrest. • Threats causing fear *are* highly relevant for obtaining Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) and in divorce/custody cases. • Even without criminal charges, threatening behavior can constitute emotional abuse. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=relvid23 For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-family-law-attorney/domestic-violence ⬇️ Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ For additional information, watch these videos: Michigan Law: Assault vs. Battery Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=relvid24 How to Get a PPO (Personal Protection Order) in Michigan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=relvid25 #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #michigandomesticviolenceattorney #michigandomesticviolence #domesticviolence #assault #verbalabuse #michiganfamilylaw #criminaldefense