Confidential from the first contact.
Inquiry · Alignment · Engagement
The Inquiry & Assessment
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The Referral Intake
Submit a secure, confidential brief. Confirm mutual alignment before anything proceeds.
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The Initial Consultation
Engage in a private, complimentary 20-minute call. Pinpoint the matter and define the target outcome.
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The Diagnostic Assessment
Request a fixed-fee situational review of up to three hours. Map the framework before any strategic proposal.
The Strategic Alignment
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The Advisory Brief
Receive a private strategic brief. Review an approach tailored to your situation.
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The Scope of Practice
Define the boundaries. Set the scope, timeline, and depth of work.
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The Practice Terms
Finalise the investment and retainer. Secure absolute confidentiality in writing before work begins.
The Engagement Begins
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A Single Matter
Engage on one decision or situation. Focused, time-bound, and concluded upon resolution.
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A Defined Engagement
Deploy the Orchard Protocol over a set timeframe. Resolve a sustained pattern or major transition within a marriage or family.
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A Standing Advisory
Retain ongoing counsel. Keep direct access to a trusted advisor as circumstances evolve.
Once the terms are settled, work commences under one of three operational frameworks.

Every engagement begins in confidence.
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