Legal Expertise Services

Strategic Legal Guidance: Your Ally in High-Conflict Divorce Litigation

In the legal jungle of a high-conflict divorce, you need a guide who can cut through the thickets and lead you to liberation. Jody Willson Divorce Consulting focuses on transforming the complexity of the legal system into clear, manageable pieces – providing key expertise along the way, both inside and outside the courtroom.

“I have had the privilege of working alongside Jody in a program supporting individuals who are divorcing narcissists. Jody is a fantastic combination of compassion and realism. She has a brilliant strategic mind but is also down to earth and truly listens to the individuals she supports. I have had the good fortune to watch her make a huge difference in not only people's legal cases but also in their lives.”

— Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA, Professional Colleague

Behind-the-Scenes Expert Advising

What to Expect:

Strengthen your litigation team with seasoned expertise.

With extensive experience in high-conflict situations, I deliver valuable insights to your lawyer, decipher common patterns, and establish proactive strategies. My guidance facilitates painstaking preparation for each stage of the legal process. I also assist in organizing pivotal documents and evidence, and I ensure your communications with the opposition remain clear, credible, and tactful.

Litigation Roadmapping

Get your team ready with a clear, strategic litigation roadmap.

Drawing from my deep understanding of the judicial process when it comes to high-conflict divorce, we create an effective game plan tailored to your unique circumstances, giving your counsel the upper hand and you a clear view of the way forward.

Case Summaries

Arm your team with a comprehensive understanding of your case.

I help your counsel develop a holistic and fully-informed picture of the case, enabling them to understand and effectively handle all aspects of the situation.

Evidence Organization

Alongside your busy attorney, I ensure that all evidence is reviewed and efficiently utilized.

I perform a thorough examination of important documents and pieces of evidence, highlighting key elements for your counsel to consider in building a strong case and protecting your best interests.

Trial Preparation

Prepare for every courtroom scenario.

I help you and your team anticipate various courtroom scenarios, proactively developing appropriate responses to strengthen your case. If necessary, I will also help prepare you for the witness stand, so your testimony is as effective as possible.

Communication Guidance

Achieve effective communication that stands up under scrutiny.

From emails and letters to key documents, I provide guidance on precisely crafting all communications to leave no room for misinterpretation or exploitation.

Continual Support

Benefit from my ongoing presence and support.

I remain by your side throughout the process, providing support when you need it most and strategic guidance as the case progresses, helping you and your team adapt to any changes or challenges that may arise.

Pricing & Process

    • Flat fee packages of 6 or 10 hours, with document review within those hours

    • Contact Jody HERE for pricing

  • We begin with an initial video call, to connect and go over the details and big-picture of your situation. Then, I get to work. Throughout our time together, I’m available via email for questions, or we can schedule follow-up video meetings with you and/or your counsel.

Expert Witness Testimony

What to Expect:

Shine a light on the hidden aspects of coercive control and post-separation abuse.

Through an in-depth evaluation, I interpret and expose the nature and severity of abusive behavior and its impact on your family in ways that the judge and court can clearly understand. By analyzing the emotional, physical, financial, and institutional elements of coercive control and post-separation abuse, I help paint a comprehensive picture for the court. As part of your team, my expert testimony contributes to achieving the best possible outcome for your case.

Emotional Insights

Unearth the hidden emotional dimensions of your case.

Leveraging my domestic violence training and my educational background, I delve into the emotional aspects of coercive control and post-separation abuse, providing nuanced insights to aid your case.

Expert Consultation

Benefit from an expert’s perspective in your corner.

I offer case consultations to lawyers and other professionals involved in your litigation, providing my expert assessments and opinions that are backed by years of experience with similar situations.

Abuse Dynamics Analysis

Make sense of the intricacies of abuse dynamics.

I provide a meticulous breakdown of abusive behavior patterns, showing their implications and their broader impact on the target and the family unit.

Courtroom Testimony

Present your strongest case with the confidence of an expert at your side.

My expert testimony is child-centered and delivered to resonate with the court, helping to ensure your case is understood in its entirety.

Impact Reports

Illustrate the far-reaching effects of abuse.

My detailed reports explain the ripple effects of coercive control and post-separation abuse across emotional, physical, financial, and social dimensions, making sure the court can fully understand the case's severity.

Pricing & Process

    • Contact Jody HERE for pricing

  • I begin with a conversation with your attorney to formalize our work together. Then, I review any necessary documentation and testify in depositions, and if needed, in court. Throughout the process, I’m available via email for questions, or we can schedule follow-up meetings.

Parenting Coordination

What to Expect:

Navigate the complexities of high-conflict co-parenting and parallel parenting with professional support.

Benefit from my seasoned family law expertise and mental health perspective to enforce your parenting plan orders and resolve co-parenting disputes. I help identify and achieve practical resolutions to emotionally-charged issues, giving advice on the best ways to prioritize the wellbeing of your children.

Conflict Resolution

Overcome obstacles with strategic conflict resolution.

With a deep understanding of high-conflict dynamics, I offer proven strategies to manage and resolve disputes, promoting a harmonious joint parenting environment.

Ongoing Support

Stay supported throughout your journey.

Whether you're newly navigating co-parenting or adjusting to changes, my commitment to your family guarantees consistent, compassionate guidance at every step.

Child-Centric Strategies

Prioritize your child's wellbeing with co-parenting strategies.

Drawing from a wealth of experience in family law and mental health training, I help with co-parenting or parallel parenting strategies that support the emotional overall wellbeing of your children.

Family Dynamics Understanding

Navigate your unique family dynamics.

Every family is different. Using my understanding of diverse family dynamics, I offer personalized advice and strategies that respect and address your individual situation.

Parallel Parenting Guidance

Master the art of parallel parenting.

In situations where co-parenting is challenging, I offer guidance on parallel parenting – an arrangement that minimizes contact between parents while ensuring both parties continue to play a meaningful role in their child's life.

Post-Separation Stability

Achieve post-separation stability for you and your children.

By promoting healthy co-parenting practices and conflict resolution, I can help establish a stable, positive environment for you and your children, post-separation.

Pricing & Process

    • Contact Jody HERE for pricing

  • We begin with an initial meeting or video call, to connect and go over the details and big-picture of your situation. Then, I get to work – reviewing documentation and managing conflict and communications. Throughout our time together, I’m available via email or phone or video appointments for questions.

Co-parenting Mediation

What to Expect:

Solution-focused co-parenting mediation for clear, comprehensive, and compassionate resolutions.

Combining robust legal expertise with a trauma informed perspective, I provide a holistic and practical approach to co-parenting disputes, ensuring every angle is covered.

Crafting Effective Agreements

Expert guidance for enforceable, innovative  parenting plans and cost-sharing agreements.

My experience helping families traverse the delicate process of reaching agreements means you'll have a reliable, child-focused plan with practical application to your lives. I can also recommend best practices for jointly-parenting special needs children.

Emotionally Attuned Mediation

Experience mediation that respects your emotional experience.

Family law matters are always emotional – high-conflict ones in particular. My trauma-informed approach to mediation acknowledges this. I aim to find the best possible resolutions while addressing the emotional realities of each party.

Thoughtful, Practical Resolutions

Approachable Solutions to Delicate Issues

I understand the complexities involved in family disputes. My approach is completely personalized to provide fair resolutions that acknowledge the complexities of your unique situation, and aim for a balanced and beneficial outcome.

Pricing & Process

    • Contact Jody HERE for pricing

  • We begin with an initial meeting or video call, to connect and go over the details and big-picture of your situation. Then, I get to work – reviewing documentation and managing conflict and communications. Throughout our time together, I’m available via email or phone or video appointments for questions.

Expert Assistance, Proactive Strategy, Optimum Results

Your “secret weapon” and strategic ally

Disentangle yourself from your high-conflict situation and rise above it to secure your freedom – and the healthiest possible outcome for your family.

  • Certified Coercive Control Trauma-informed Coach

  • Successful advocate in family law legislation

  • Authority in post-separation abuse tactics

  • Active member of organizations such as the National Safe Parents Organization, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the ERIS Coalition - an international think tank aimed at positive change in family court systems

  • Former litigator with a consistent record of winning decisions for her clients