Evil words & threats can come out in divorce situations thst have become nasty. Gut feel was what he said might have been a reaction to one of her divorce demands.....it truly can bring out the worst in people.

Actually in Calif, it is the law enforcement that can have someone put in a 72 hour hold. For any committing it takes a hearing with a judge.....so what it sounds like he isvdoing is bullying his wife in this divorce situation.....if he has previously been abusive then this bullying behavior is NOT surprising. Once a jerk always a jerk.....but the action is personal not professional.