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:
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Affidavits
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Correspondence and communication records
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Pleadings and filed court materials
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Disclosure Materials
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Prior expert reports
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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
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Longitudinal pattern identification
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Distinguishing situational conflict from coercive conduct
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Assessment of documented post-separation escalation
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Behavioral analysis potentially relevant to Divorce Act s. 16.4
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Identification of behavioral themes and areas requiring further clarification
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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:
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Structured advisory memorandum
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Chronological pattern summary
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Case consultative sessions
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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.
Who This Service Is Not For
This service is not intended for:
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Advocacy or partisan support
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Psychological or therapeutic services
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Parenting capacity evaluations
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Matters where no documentary record exists
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Engagements seeking legal advice or procedural direction.
Litigation Support is limited to behavioral analysis within the scope of documented materials.
This service provides behavioral analysis only and does not constitute legal advice.
**Disclaimer:
If an independent expert opinion may be required in a matter, counsel should consider retaining FCCS for expert services from the outset. Prior involvement in litigation support may preclude FCCS from later acting as an expert in the same case.
Independence and Dual Role Policy
Forensic Coercive Control Solutions Inc. (FCCS) and Trish Guise maintain strict professional role separation in accordance with forensic practice standards. FCCS or Trish Guise will not provide expert opinions in matters where they have previously provided intervention services, litigation support, coaching, consultation, or any other professional service to any party within the same family system.
Once FCCS establishes a professional service relationship in a non-expert capacity, it will not subsequently act as an expert witness in that matter. This policy is intended to preserve independence, avoid dual roles, and maintain the integrity of the expert opinion process
FCCS works with legal professionals and individuals in matters involving coercive control. Book an appointment to discuss service options and determine whether coaching, litigation support, or expert involvement is appropriate. Detailed case information is not required prior to booking.
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