Oh Michelle, that must’ve been a massive shock for you!! you must be going out of your mind with worry and feeling sick !!! It’s possible the firm may not involve the police. Some do some don’t. I guess it depends what type of firm it is, but you sound pretty certain that your partner will lose their job. I’m new to these forums too by the way. Was your partner experiencing extra stress from elsewhere at the time? Are you seeking legal advice just in case? Are you taking other practical steps to keep yourselves grounded in this maelstrom. You may want to consider attending a local GA meeting as soon as possible. This way, at least, if the firm does decide to prosecute, then they and the courts will see your partner has taken a positive step to support his withdrawal from gambling and you are supporting him to by attending the family meeting groups. Both groups usually meet on the same night but in different rooms. I don’t know what else to say at this moment but I’m sure other people on the site may have a better response. Namaste.
