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Litigation Support

Non-Testimonial Advisory Services

Overview

Litigation Support provides non-testimonial behavioral analysis to family law counsel in matters involving allegations of family violence and coercive control.

 

This service is advisory in nature and is not filed with the Court.

 

The focus is longitudinal review of documented materials to identify behavioral patterns over time. 

 

Scope of Review

Engagements may include structured review of:

  • Affidavits

  • Correspondence and communication records

  • Pleadings and filed court materials

  • Disclosure Materials

  • Prior expert reports

  • Exhibits and supporting documentation

 

The analysis addresses whether documented conduct reflects episodic conflict or a recurring pattern of coercive and controlling behavior over time. 

 

Advisory Services May Include

  • Longitudinal pattern identification

  • Distinguishing situational conflict from coercive conduct

  • Assessment of documented post-separation escalation

  • Behavioral analysis potentially relevant to Divorce Act s. 16.4

  • Identification of behavioral themes and areas requiring further clarification

  • Review of expert materials where coercive control dynamics require closer examination

 

The purpose of this service is to assist counsel in clarifying behavioral context of a file before procedural steps are taken.  

 

When Counsel Typically Retains This Service

During Case Management or MIT-Stage Discussions

Where clarification of behavioral patterns may assist in determining proportionate next steps.  

 

Prior to a Parenting Assessment Consideration

Where clarification is required regarding whether coercive control dynamics are central to the matter.

 

Following Receipt of an Expert Report

Where additional behavior analysis is required. 

 

Deliverables

Depending on the scope of retainer, deliverables may include:

  • Structured advisory memorandum

  • Chronological pattern summary

  • Case consultative sessions

  • Written summary of behavioral findings.

 

Professional Framework

All analysis is conducted using a structured forensic methodology.

 

Conclusions are based on documented materials and informed by current social science research on coercive and controlling behaviors.

 

This service provides behavioral analysis only and does not constitute legal advice. 

 

Who This Service Is Not For

This service is not intended for:

  • Advocacy or partisan support 

  • Psychological or therapeutic services

  • Parenting capacity evaluations

  • Matters where no documentary record exists

  • Engagements seeking legal advice or procedural direction.

 

Litigation Support is limited to behavioral analysis within the scope of documented materials. 

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