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All 83 flag rules across 14 categories.
1020 keywords · 140 regex patterns.
Child Safeguarding
4 rules · 67 kw · sev 3–5
Child Welfare & Positive Parenting
9 rules · 181 kw · sev 0–0
Coercive & Controlling Behaviour
14 rules · 152 kw · sev 3–5
Communication Failures
3 rules · 13 kw · sev 2–4
Contact & Schedule Breaches
5 rules · 41 kw · sev 2–5
De-escalation (Positive)
4 rules · 39 kw · sev 0–0
False Assertions & Misrepresentation
3 rules · 55 kw · sev 2–3
Harassment & Threats
7 rules · 64 kw · sev 2–5
Legal & Financial Manipulation
7 rules · 84 kw · sev 3–5
Manipulation & DARVO
5 rules · 37 kw · sev 2–4
Parental Alienation
8 rules · 88 kw · sev 3–5
Parenting Plan Breaches
3 rules · 18 kw · sev 3–4
Physical Violence & Assault
6 rules · 135 kw · sev 4–5
Unilateral Decision Making
5 rules · 46 kw · sev 3–4
Child Safeguarding
4 rules
5
child_school_disclosure
School or other third party contacts a parent because a child has independently disclosed a concerning incident at home
An unsolicited school contact reporting a child's disclosure is among the most evidentially significant documents in a family law case. It is independent, contemporaneous, and made by a professional with a statutory safeguarding duty. Courts give this considerable weight under PD12J.
23 keywords
school contacted me
teacher contacted me
teacher reached out
teacher emailed
school emailed
class teacher called
head teacher contacted
deputy head contacted
thought it was important to make you aware
thought you should know
ana came in and told
ana told her teachers
ana told us
ksenia came in and
ksenia told teachers
child disclosed
child reported
came in and disclosed
told a story
recounted an incident
described what happened at home
came to school and told
mentioned at school
4 regex patterns
(school|teacher|class\s+teacher|head\s+teacher|deputy\s+head|staff\s+member|pastoral)\s+(contacted|emailed|called|reached\s+out|got\s+in\s+touch)
(ana|ksenia|she|the\s+(child|girl|daughter))\s+(came\s+in|arrived\s+at\s+school|came\s+to\s+school).{0,80}(told|said|described|reported|disclosed|recounted)
(told|reported|disclosed|described).{0,40}(to\s+)?(both|her|the)\s+(teachers?|staff|class\s+teacher).{0,80}(lot\s+of\s+detail|quite\s+a\s+lot|in\s+detail|in\s+some\s+detail)
(important\s+enough|felt\s+it\s+necessary|thought\s+(you|i)\s+should\s+know|wanted\s+to\s+(let\s+you|make\s+you)\s+(know|aware))
5
safeguarding_actual
Genuine child welfare or safeguarding concern
Genuine safeguarding concerns must be reported to relevant agencies. Courts apply the welfare checklist (s.1(3) Children Act 1989) and consider any risk of harm.
17 keywords
left alone
unsupervised
came back hurt
came back dirty
hasn't eaten
wasn't dressed
drinking around the children
drugs
substance
intoxicated with the kids
violence in front of
witnessed
scared of going
doesn't want to go because
came home distressed
bruising
marks on them
3
safeguarding_weaponised
Safeguarding language used disproportionately or as a weapon — including conditional threats to report, implicit escalation, or reclassifying a concern as safeguarding under pressure
Repeated, unsubstantiated safeguarding reports are recognised as a form of coercive control and litigation abuse. Courts take a dim view of weaponised safeguarding, particularly where concerns are initially framed as 'not safeguarding' and later reclassified under pressure.
22 keywords
i'll call social services
reporting you to
i'll report you
going to call cafcass about
i'll tell the court you
social services will hear about this
i'm contacting the school about your
calling the police about your parenting
be seen as a safeguarding
seen as a safeguarding concern
put a red flag against you
put a flag against you
schools have a duty to report
school has a duty to report
duty to report to social services
mandatory reporting
flag at school
flagged at school
safeguarding concern about you
safeguarding issue about you
what you are asking our child to do can
very much be seen as safeguarding
4 regex patterns
if you (don'?t|won'?t|refuse|fail|continue|keep).{0,80}(safeguard|social services|school|report|cafcass)
(safeguard|red flag|duty to report).{0,80}if you (don'?t|won'?t|refuse|fail)
(can|could|may|might|will)\s+be\s+(seen as|considered|viewed as|classified as)\s+a?\s*safeguarding
(concern|issue|flag)\s+(for|at|with)\s+(the\s+)?(school|cafcass|social services|jane|teacher)
3
medical_neglect_claim
Claim of medical neglect that may be disproportionate
5 keywords
not taking them to
refusing treatment
neglecting their health
won't get them seen
ignoring their medical needs
Child Welfare & Positive Parenting
9 rules
0
maintenance_payment_confirmed
Confirmation that child maintenance has been paid or arranged
Regular maintenance payments demonstrate financial responsibility towards the children. Relevant to s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist — parental capability to meet children's needs.
11 keywords
maintenance paid
payment made
payment sent
transferred the maintenance
i've paid
payment is in
maintenance is in
child support paid
cms payment
paid maintenance
maintenance transfer
3 regex patterns
(maintenance|child support|payment).{0,30}(paid|sent|transferred|done|made|in your account)
(i.?ve|i have).{0,20}(paid|transferred|sent).{0,30}(maintenance|child support|payment)
(payment|transfer).{0,20}(should|will|has).{0,20}(clear|arrive|be with you|show)
0
child_activity_involvement
Parent actively arranging, attending, or supporting children's activities
Active involvement in children's activities demonstrates engaged parenting. Relevant to s.1(3)(b) — children's educational and developmental needs — and s.1(3)(f) parental capability.
30 keywords
took them to
took her to
took him to
i took the kids
football training
swimming lesson
dance class
gymnastics
ballet
tennis lesson
cricket
rugby training
music lesson
piano lesson
drama class
art class
karate
martial arts
scouts
brownies
cubs
sport session
training session
club tonight
picked them up from
picked her up from
collected them from
they had a great session
they loved it
they really enjoyed
3 regex patterns
(took|taken|taking|dropped?|bringing|drove|driven).{0,20}(them|her|him|the kids?|the children|the girls?|anastasia|ksenia).{0,30}(to\s+)?(football|swimming|ballet|dance|gym|sport|training|lesson|class|club|session|practice|gymnastics|karate|tennis|cricket|scouts|brownies)
(collected?|picked\s+up).{0,20}(them|her|him|the kids?|the children|anastasia|ksenia).{0,20}(from|after)\s+(football|swimming|ballet|dance|gym|sport|training|lesson|class|club|session|practice)
(football|swimming|ballet|dance|gym|sports?|training|lesson|class|club|session|practice|activity).{0,30}(went well|they enjoyed|they loved|brilliant|great fun|well done|she loved|he loved)
0
medical_appointment_confirmed
Parent attending or arranging a child's medical or dental appointment
Attending and arranging children's medical appointments is a core indicator of parental capability under s.1(3)(f) of the welfare checklist.
26 keywords
gp appointment
doctor's appointment
dentist appointment
took them to the gp
took her to the doctor
took him to the dentist
optician appointment
booked the appointment
appointment booked
hospital appointment
follow-up appointment
seen by the doctor
doctor confirmed
gp says
all clear from the gp
prescription collected
picked up the prescription
vaccination done
jab done
booster done
health visitor
school nurse
paediatric appointment
physio appointment
speech therapy
therapy appointment
3 regex patterns
(took|taken|taking|booked|attended|had).{0,20}(them|her|him|the kids?|anastasia|ksenia).{0,30}(to|for|at)\s+(the\s+)?(gp|doctor|dentist|optician|hospital|clinic|paediatri|physio|speech\s+therapy)
(appointment|checkup|check.?up|consultation).{0,30}(done|complete|went well|all good|confirmed|booked|attended)
(gp|doctor|dentist|hospital|clinic).{0,30}(confirmed|says?|said|advised|recommended|cleared|checked)
0
school_engagement_confirmed
Parent attending school events, parents' evenings, or actively supporting education
School engagement — attending events, communicating with teachers, supporting homework — demonstrates active involvement in the child's education. Relevant to s.1(3)(b) and s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist.
24 keywords
parents evening
parent's evening
parent evening
school play
school sports day
sports day
school concert
nativity
school trip
spoke to the teacher
spoke to the school
teacher says
teacher said
school report
helped with homework
revision
reading with them
school run
dropped them at school
picked them up from school
sen review
ehcp meeting
open evening
open day at school
3 regex patterns
(parents?['']?\s+evening|sports\s+day|school\s+(play|concert|nativity|trip|event|meeting)).{0,30}(attended|went|was there|went well|she (said|did)|he (said|did))
(school|teacher|headteacher).{0,30}(said|confirmed|reported|noted|emailed|called).{0,40}(well|good|progress|improving|happy|settled)
(helped?|supporting|support).{0,20}(them|her|him|the kids?|anastasia|ksenia).{0,20}(with\s+)?(homework|revision|reading|project|coursework)
0
handover_confirmed
A smooth, child-focused handover completed without incident
Cooperative and incident-free handovers demonstrate child-focused co-parenting. A pattern of smooth handovers is positive evidence under s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist.
18 keywords
handover was fine
drop off was fine
pick up was fine
handover went well
collection went well
drop off went well
they arrived safely
arrived safe
arrived home safe
they're with you now
they're home
back home now
arrived on time
on time for pickup
on time for handover
dropped off as agreed
collected as agreed
arrived as agreed
3 regex patterns
(handover|drop.?off|pick.?up|collection|transfer).{0,30}(went well|was fine|was smooth|no issues?|all good|completed|done|on time|as agreed|without issue)
(they.?re|he.?s|she.?s|the kids? are|children are).{0,20}(home|with you|with me|arrived|here|safe|settled)\b
(arrived|dropped? off|collected?|handed? over).{0,20}(safely|as agreed|on time|without issue|no problems?)
0
order_compliance_confirmed
Explicit compliance with court orders, consent orders, or parenting agreements
Actively following court orders and parenting agreements is a key indicator of parental responsibility. Relevant to s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist.
12 keywords
as per the order
as per our agreement
in line with the order
as the court ordered
as per the consent order
sticking to the arrangement
keeping to the agreement
complying with
as planned
as we agreed
i'm following the order
i will follow the order
3 regex patterns
(as per|in line with|in accordance with|following|complying with|keeping to|sticking to).{0,40}(the\s+)?(order|agreement|arrangement|plan|consent\s+order|parenting\s+plan)
(as|exactly as|just as).{0,20}(we agreed|the order says|the court ordered|the plan says|agreed)
(i.?m|i.?ve|i.?ll|i will|i have|i am).{0,20}(following|sticking to|keeping to|complying with|adhering to).{0,20}(the\s+)?(order|arrangement|plan|agreement)
0
mediation_professional_engagement
Parent engaging constructively with mediation, CAFCASS, or professional co-parenting support
Voluntary engagement with mediation and professional support demonstrates a child-focused approach to dispute resolution. Highly relevant to s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist.
18 keywords
i attended mediation
attended the miam
i spoke to cafcass
met with cafcass
co-parenting counselling
co-parenting support
parenting coordinator
family consultant
i've booked mediation
booked the mediation
mediator confirmed
mediator says
completed the miam
miam completed
miam attended
family therapy
family mediation
spoke with the mediator
3 regex patterns
(attended|attending|completed?|booked?|spoke\s+to|met\s+with|engaged?\s+with).{0,30}(mediat|cafcass|miam|co.?parenting\s+(support|counsell|coordinator)|parenting\s+coordinator|family\s+consultant)
(mediator|cafcass\s+officer|family\s+consultant).{0,40}(confirmed|said|suggested|recommended|noted|met with)
(miam|mediation|cafcass).{0,30}(done|complete|completed|attended|booked|confirmed)
0
child_welfare_check
Parent proactively checking on or sharing the child's wellbeing with the other parent
Proactively sharing information about the child's wellbeing with the other parent demonstrates co-operative parenting and genuine child focus. Relevant to s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist.
24 keywords
just wanted to check how
how are they getting on
how is she getting on
wanted to check in
checking in on
hope they're well
how has she been
how has he been
how have they been
thought you'd want to know
update on how they are
they seem happy
they seem settled
they're doing really well
she seemed happy
he seemed happy
they're in good spirits
she ate well
he ate well
they slept well
sleeping well
eating well
health is good
all well here
3 regex patterns
(just|wanted to|thought i.?d).{0,20}(check|update|let you know|share).{0,40}(how (they.?re?|she.?s?|he.?s?)|they are|she is|he is)
(they.?re?|she.?s?|he.?s?|the kids? are|children are|anastasia|ksenia).{0,20}(doing (really |very |so )?(well|great|good)|happy|settled|well|fine|healthy|in good health)
(hope|hoping).{0,20}(they.?re?|she.?s?|he.?s?|the kids? are).{0,20}(well|good|ok|happy|enjoying|settled)
0
cooperative_communication
Positive, child-focused communication that facilitates effective co-parenting
Cooperative, child-focused communication demonstrates willingness to co-parent effectively. A key positive indicator under s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist and CAFCASS parental capability assessment.
18 keywords
thank you for
thanks for letting me know
i appreciate you
that works for me
happy to arrange
happy to help
let's work out
let's sort out
what works for you
happy to be flexible
for the best interests of
for the children
i want to work together
working together
let me know what you think
open to suggestions
i'll be flexible
flexible about
4 regex patterns
(thank\s+(you|you\s+so\s+much)|thanks\s+(for|so\s+much)).{0,60}(let(ting)?\s+(me|us)\s+know|sorting|arranging|confirming|updating|organising|being flexible|the update)
(happy|glad|willing|pleased).{0,30}(to\s+)?(discuss|help|arrange|organise|sort|be flexible|work together|co.?operate)
(for\s+the\s+(best\s+interests?|sake|benefit|good).{0,10}(of\s+)?(the\s+)?(children|kids?|girls?|anastasia|ksenia))
(let.?s|shall\s+we).{0,20}(work\s+out|sort\s+out|arrange|agree|coordinate|figure\s+out)
Coercive & Controlling Behaviour
14 rules
5
child_emotional_abandonment_threat
Telling a child that the other parent will leave, disappear, or not be there — used to emotionally manipulate the child or the other parent through the child
Telling a child that a parent will abandon them or leave if conditions are not met is a recognised form of emotional abuse and parental alienation. Under PD12J and CAFCASS guidance, this is treated as a serious welfare concern affecting the child's emotional security.
20 keywords
daddy won't be here
daddy will leave
daddy will go away
mummy won't be here
mummy will leave
mummy will go away
won't have a daddy
won't have a mummy
you won't see daddy
you won't see mummy
daddy doesn't want to see you
mummy doesn't want to see you
won't be around anymore
told her you would leave
told him you would leave
if i'm not kind
if daddy is not kind
if mummy is not nice
told the children you are leaving
said you don't want them
3 regex patterns
(told?|said|explained)\s+(to\s+)?(ana|ksenia|her|him|them|the\s+(children|kids|girls?))\s+(that\s+)?(daddy|mummy|dad|mum|papa|mama)\s+(won.?t|will\s+not|is\s+going\s+to|will)\s+(be\s+here|be\s+around|come\s+back|see\s+(you|them)|want\s+(you|them))
(if\s+(i.?m|daddy|mummy|dad|mum)\s+(not|isn.?t)\s+\w+).{0,60}(won.?t|will\s+not|isn.?t\s+going\s+to)\s+(be\s+here|come|stay|be\s+around|see\s+(you|them))
(daddy|mummy|dad|mum)\s+(won.?t\s+be\s+here|is\s+leaving|doesn.?t\s+want\s+(you|us)|is\s+going\s+away)
4
demand_escalation_cycle
Repeating demand → threat escalation cycle detected across messages
A pattern of demands followed by escalating threats is a recognised behaviour in coercive control under the Serious Crime Act 2015.
Auto-detect: cross_message
4
household_rules_imposed
Imposing rules or conditions on the other parent's household
Controlling the other parent's household violates parental autonomy. Unreasonable household rules are unlikely to be supported by a court.
15 keywords
at your house you must
you cannot let them
you cannot let her
you cannot let him
you are not allowed to
i forbid you
i expect you to
they are not to
i require you to
i don't want them eating
i don't want them watching
i don't want them seeing
you are not to let
i won't allow
you have no right to
6 regex patterns
(when (they'?re?|they\s+are|she'?s?|she\s+is|he'?s?|he\s+is|the (kids?|children|girls?)\s+(are|were)) (with|at) you).{0,80}(you (must|have to|cannot|can'?t|should not|mustn'?t)|they (must|cannot|are not|should not))
(i (do not|don'?t|will not|won'?t) (want|allow|permit)).{0,60}((them|her|him|the (kids?|children|girls?)) (to\b|eating|watching|seeing|doing|going|having))
(you (are|'re) not (to|allowed to)).{0,60}(let|allow|take|give|introduce|bring)
(i'?m\s+telling\s+you).{0,40}(you (cannot|can'?t|must|have to|are not))
(bedtime|bed\s+time).{0,40}(must be|has to be|should be|is to be|no later than).{0,20}(when|at your|in your)
(no\s+(screens?|tv|junk|sugar|sweets?|games?)).{0,40}(at your|in your|when (they'?re?|they\s+are|she'?s?|he'?s?) with you)
4
parenting_plan_override
Attempting to override, ignore or unilaterally rewrite the parenting plan
Unilaterally overriding a parenting plan or consent order is in contempt of the court. Courts take a serious view of one parent acting as if the agreed arrangement does not apply.
7 keywords
the plan doesn't apply
i'm changing the arrangement
the plan is irrelevant
forget the plan
i'm ignoring the order
that doesn't apply anymore
i've decided to change
5 regex patterns
(the\s+)?(parenting\s+plan|court\s+order|consent\s+order|arrangement).{0,60}(doesn'?t\s+(apply|matter|count)|is\s+(irrelevant|void|outdated|old|no longer))
(i'?m?\s+)(changing|overriding|ignoring|disregarding)\s+(the\s+)?(plan|order|arrangement|agreement)
(i'?m?\s+(changing|overriding|ignoring|disregarding)|i\s+am\s+(changing|ignoring|overriding))\s+(the\s+)?(plan|order|arrangement|agreement)
(we'?re?\s+doing|i'?ve?\s+decided|i\s+have\s+decided)\s+.{0,40}(instead|from now on|going forward)\s+.{0,40}(regardless|whether you (agree|like it))
(the|that)\s+(plan|order|agreement)\s+(was|is)\s+(made up|one-sided|not valid|unfair|doesn'?t count)
4
relationship_restriction
Restricting the other parent's right to have a new relationship
Attempting to control a co-parent's personal relationships constitutes coercive control and has no legal standing unless a specific court order exists.
12 keywords
girlfriend
boyfriend
new partner
new relationship
not allowed to introduce
sleeping over
months before introducing
can't have
not ready for
inappropriate to have
until we've been separated
too soon to introduce
4
financial_control
Using finances as a control mechanism
Financial coercion is a recognised form of domestic abuse relevant to DA considerations in family proceedings.
8 keywords
i'll stop paying
i'll reduce payments
don't deserve
you'll get nothing
i control the money
i'll cut off
financial support if you don't
pay for it yourself then
4
parental_lockout
Locking the other parent out of the family home or preventing re-entry — including when children are present
Excluding a parent and/or child from the family home is a form of coercive control under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Where children are present, it also raises immediate safeguarding concerns about the child's distress and security.
14 keywords
locked me out
locked us out
locked me outside
locked us outside
wouldn't let me in
refused to open the door
changed the locks
barred from the house
shut out of the house
locked the door on me
locked the door on us
left outside
left on the doorstep
left standing outside
4 regex patterns
(she|he)\s+(locked|shut)\s+(me|us|the\s+(children|kids|girls?))\s+(out|outside)
(locked|shut)\s+(the\s+)?(door|us|me)\s+(out|outside|on\s+(me|us))
(wouldn.?t|refused\s+to|wouldn.?t\s+let\s+(me|us))\s+(back\s+in|in(side)?|open\s+the\s+door)
(left|standing|stood|sitting)\s+(outside|on\s+the\s+(doorstep|step|street))\s+(with\s+the\s+(child|children|kids?|ana|ksenia))?
4
child_endangerment_driving
Driving or threatening to drive with a child in circumstances where it is medically prohibited or unsafe — e.g. post-operative, post-caesarean, disqualified, or impaired
Driving with a child when medically prohibited (e.g. post-caesarean, where DVLA and clinical guidance prohibit driving) constitutes reckless endangerment of the child. This is relevant to the court's assessment of parental capability under s.1(3)(f) and risk of harm under s.1(3)(e) Children Act 1989.
18 keywords
post caesarean
post c-section
after the caesarean
after her c-section
not allowed to drive
not cleared to drive
not supposed to drive
banned from driving
disqualified from driving
shouldn't be driving
medically unfit to drive
threatened to drive
said she would drive
said he would drive
drive the kids
drive the children
drive ana
drive ksenia
4 regex patterns
(post.?(caesarean|c.section|op|surgery|natal)).{0,80}(driv|drive|drove|driving|car)
(not\s+(allowed|cleared|supposed|meant|fit)\s+to\s+drive).{0,60}(but|and|yet|still|anyway|regardless)
(threatened\s+to|said\s+she.?d|said\s+she\s+would|insisted\s+on)\s+driv\w+.{0,60}(ana|ksenia|the\s+(child|children|kids?|girls?))
(driv\w+).{0,40}(despite|even\s+though|although).{0,40}(post.?(caesarean|c.section|op|surgery)|not\s+(allowed|cleared|supposed|meant)\s+to)
4
conditional_authority_escalation
Conditional threat to involve school, therapist, mediator, or other professionals as leverage — framed as a consequence if the other parent does not comply
Threatening to involve school staff, therapists, or mediators as a consequence of non-compliance is a recognised pressure tactic. It can constitute coercive control where the intent is to intimidate rather than genuinely seek support (Domestic Abuse Act 2021).
13 keywords
address it with jane
discuss it with jane
address this at school
discuss this at school
raise it with the school
tell the school about
speak to jane about this
bring this up with jane
we can take this to mediation if
address this at mediation if
we can discuss it further at school
can address it at school if
raise this with her teacher
3 regex patterns
(if you (don'?t|won'?t|refuse|fail|are not willing|continue|keep)).{0,80}(school|jane|therapist|mediator|mediation|teacher|headteacher|social|cafcass|gp|health visitor)
(we can|i will|i'?ll|i am going to)\s+(address|discuss|raise|take|bring)\s+(it|this|the matter|the issue|the concern).{0,60}(school|jane|mediator|mediation|teacher|social|cafcass)
within your right.{0,100}(we can|i will|i'?ll|address|discuss|raise|take|bring).{0,60}(school|jane|mediation|teacher)
4
coercive_consent
Demanding consent or agreement under threat or ultimatum — not a legitimate request
Consent obtained under ultimatum or threat is not freely given. This pattern is relevant to coercive control under the Serious Crime Act 2015 and relevant to the court's assessment of co-parenting conduct.
10 keywords
you have no choice
you don't have a choice
this is not a request
this is not up for discussion
i'm telling you, not asking
you will agree
i need you to agree or
agree or i will
sign or i'll
you must agree
6 regex patterns
(agree|sign|accept|comply).{0,40}(or (i'?ll?|i will|we will|you will)).{0,60}(court|solicitor|cafcass|police|ss|social services|report|tell|contact|apply|deny|stop|remove)
(if you (don'?t|won'?t|refuse|fail to) (agree|sign|accept|comply)).{0,80}(i'?ll?|i will|you (won'?t|will not|can'?t))
you (have|'?ve got) (no|zero) (choice|option|say)
(this is|it'?s) (not (a|an) (request|discussion|negotiation|debate)|final|non.?negotiable)
(i'?m |i am )(telling|informing) you.{0,30}not (asking|requesting)
(last|final)\s+(warning|chance|opportunity).{0,60}(agree|sign|comply|accept)
3
forced_engagement_cycle
Repeated last-minute plan changes forcing continued contact — cross-message pattern
Repeatedly creating new issues or changing plans at short notice is a recognised tactic to maintain control and prevent the other parent from disengaging. Relevant to coercive control under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Auto-detect: cross_message
3
surveillance_demands
Demanding information about the other parent's activities, location, or relationships
Surveillance demands on a co-parent are a feature of coercive control.
9 keywords
where were you
who were you with
i need to know where
tell me where
you must inform me
i need a full itinerary
i want details of
why weren't you answering
i need to know what you were doing
3
coercive_dominance
Figurative language describing a pattern of domination, overriding decisions, or refusing to be accountable — distinct from physical contact
A pattern of overriding agreed decisions, refusing accountability, and dominating co-parenting communication is relevant to coercive control findings under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
19 keywords
push me around
push you around
pushing me around
do a 180
did a 180
does a 180
completely changes their mind
says one thing and does another
moves the goalposts
moved the goalposts
can't take you at your word
don't take you at your word
never take you at your word
can't trust what you say
can't trust your word
won't be held accountable
refuses to be accountable
never takes responsibility
takes no responsibility
5 regex patterns
push(ing)?\s+(me|you|him|her|them)\s+around\b
(do|did|does|doing)\s+a\s+180\b
(move|moved|moving|keeps?\s+moving)\s+the\s+goalposts?
(say|says|said)\s+one\s+thing\s+and\s+(do|does|did)\s+another
(can'?t|won'?t|don'?t)\s+take\s+(your|their|his|her)\s+word
3
monitoring_child
Monitoring or interrogating the child about the other parent
Using children as informants causes emotional harm and is viewed negatively by CAFCASS.
7 keywords
told me you
children told me
kids said you
i asked them and they said
children mentioned
they told me what you
i know what you said to them
Communication Failures
3 rules
4
stonewalling_urgent
Ignoring urgent or emergency communications
Failure to respond to urgent communications regarding a child's welfare is a serious co-parenting failure.
Auto-detect: no_response_urgent
3
refusal_to_communicate
Outright refusal to engage in co-parenting communication
Refusing to communicate about the child impedes co-parenting and is viewed negatively by courts.
7 keywords
i'm not talking to you
don't contact me
stop messaging me
i'll only communicate through my solicitor
don't call me
i'm blocking you
stop contacting me
2
inappropriate_tone
Persistently inappropriate or hostile communication tone
6 keywords
i don't care
not my problem
deal with it yourself
figure it out
not interested
whatever
Contact & Schedule Breaches
5 rules
5
contact_denial
Withholding, refusing, or obstructing agreed contact
Denying contact in breach of a court order is contempt of court (s.11J Children Act 1989). Even without an order, persistent denial is a serious welfare concern.
12 keywords
not coming this weekend
can't see them
won't let you
i've decided you can't
contact is cancelled
they're not going
you won't be seeing them
stopping contact
refusing to hand over
i'm keeping them
they don't want to go
i'm not sending them
4
using_child_as_messenger
Using the child to pass messages between parents
Using children as message carriers places them in an inappropriate middle position and causes emotional harm.
8 keywords
tell your dad
tell your mum
ask them to
get them to tell
pass on the message
they can tell you themselves
ask the children to
i'll have them tell you
4
deleting_contact_app
Threatening or actioning removal of shared communication/contact app
Deliberately removing agreed communication channels obstructs co-parenting and may breach court orders.
7 keywords
deleting the app
removing the app
blocking you
turning off
no longer using
i'm done with this app
uninstalling
3
schedule_change_unilateral
Attempting to change the agreed schedule without discussion
Unilateral schedule changes undermine the agreed parenting structure and child's stability.
8 keywords
changing the schedule
rearranging contact
i've decided
you'll now have them
i'm changing the arrangement
new arrangement
from now on
we're going to do it differently
2
late_handover
Persistent or repeated late handovers
Repeated late handovers disrupt the child's routine and may be deliberate obstruction.
Auto-detect: pattern
6 keywords
running late
be there in
stuck in traffic
can't make it on time
delayed
going to be late
De-escalation (Positive)
4 rules
0
de_escalation
Attempt to de-escalate conflict or focus on the children's welfare
Evidence of de-escalation attempts demonstrates willingness to co-parent and is viewed positively by courts.
13 keywords
let's focus on the children
for the kids
for the children
let's keep this civil
i'd like to resolve
can we discuss
let's work this out
i'm happy to talk
i want what's best for
let's try to be mature about
i'm willing to
can we find a solution
in the best interests of
0
compliance
Compliance with a co-parenting request
10 keywords
i agree
ok i'll
that's fine
of course
i'll make sure
i can do that
agreed
no problem
i'll sort that
i'll arrange
0
constructive_communication
Constructive, child-focused communication
8 keywords
they had a great time
they enjoyed
they're doing well
wanted to let you know
update on
thought you'd want to know
sharing information
keeping you informed
0
mediation_suggestion
Suggesting mediation or professional support
8 keywords
mediation
mediator
family counselling
co-parenting support
cafcass
let's get some help with
professional support
parenting coordinator
False Assertions & Misrepresentation
3 rules
3
legal_process_misrepresentation
Asserting incorrect legal process requirements or obligations to drive compliance — e.g. claiming the other party must attend, pay, or use a specific professional when they have no such obligation
Asserting false legal requirements to compel compliance is a recognised manipulation tactic. Common misrepresentations include: claiming the other party must pay for the sender's MIAM (each party pays their own), that they must use the sender's solicitor/barrister (no such obligation exists), or that a C100 is required to approve a consent order (consent orders follow Form D81/A process, not C100). A pattern of misrepresentations — rather than a single error — is relevant to coercive control findings under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 s.1.
31 keywords
you have to pay for my miam
you have to pay for her miam
you have to pay for his miam
you have to pay for my solicitor
you have to pay for my barrister
you have to pay for her barrister
you have to use my solicitor
you have to use my barrister
you have to use their solicitor
you are required to pay
legally required to pay
you are legally obliged to pay
it is your legal obligation
that is your legal responsibility
the law requires you to
by law you must
legally you must
legally you cannot
you have no legal right to
you have no legal right
you are liable for
you must cover the cost of
you have to fund
the court requires you to
cafcass requires you to
you must attend miam
you have to attend miam
you have to get a c100
you need to apply for a c100
you have to apply to court for
you are required by law to apply
5 regex patterns
you\s+(have\s+to|must|are\s+required\s+to|are\s+obliged\s+to|need\s+to)\s+(pay\s+(for|her|his|their|the|my)|fund|cover\s+the|attend\s+(the\s+)?(miam|mediation)|use\s+(her|his|their|my)\s+(solicitor|barrister|lawyer|firm))
it.?s\s+your\s+(legal\s+)?(responsibility|obligation|duty|liability)\s+to\s+(pay|fund|cover|attend|use|agree|sign|get)
(the\s+)?(law|court|cafcass|legislation|statute|family\s+court)\s+(says?|states?|requires?|demands?|orders?)\s+(you|that\s+you)\s+(must|have\s+to|need\s+to|are\s+required\s+to)
legally\s+(you\s+)?(must|have\s+to|need\s+to|cannot|can.?t|are\s+required\s+to|are\s+obliged\s+to)
you\s+have\s+no\s+choice\s+but\s+to\s+(pay|attend|use|agree|sign|accept|comply|fund|get\s+a)
3
authority_citation_to_coerce
Citing authority figures (court, CAFCASS, solicitor, mediator) to misrepresent what the other party is obliged to do — distinct from legitimate legal advice sharing
Misusing the authority of the court, CAFCASS, or legal professionals to misrepresent the other parent's obligations is a form of psychological coercion. A sender's solicitor's advice concerns the sender's own position — it cannot impose legal obligations on the recipient. Where this pattern is repeated, it is relevant to coercive control findings (DA Act 2021).
14 keywords
the judge will make you
the judge said you have to
the court will force you
cafcass will say you have to
cafcass says you must
cafcass confirmed you have to
my solicitor says you have to
my solicitor says you must
my barrister says you are required
the mediator said you must
legally advised that you have to
i've been told legally you must
the court will not allow you to
it is not allowed by law
3 regex patterns
(the\s+(court|judge|magistrate)|cafcass|my\s+(solicitor|barrister|lawyer)|the\s+mediator)\s+(says?|confirms?|told\s+me|has\s+advised|stated)\s+(that\s+)?(you\s+)?(must|have\s+to|cannot|can.?t|are\s+required\s+to|will\s+(have\s+to|be\s+made\s+to|be\s+forced\s+to))
(i.?ve\s+been|i\s+have\s+been)\s+(legally\s+)?(advised|told|informed|confirmed)\s+(that\s+)?(you\s+)?(must|have\s+to|cannot|are\s+required\s+to|have\s+no\s+choice)
(the\s+(court|judge|cafcass|magistrate))\s+will\s+(make|order|force|require|compel)\s+you\s+to
2
repeated_factual_error
Repeated assertion of a factual claim that appears to be incorrect — may be an honest mistake (low severity individually) but review for pattern across messages
Individual instances may be innocent mistakes, but a pattern of asserting false 'agreements' or obligations the other party never accepted is relevant to DARVO and manipulation findings. Courts assess credibility by cross-referencing claimed agreements against the message record.
10 keywords
you agreed to
you promised to
you said you would pay
we agreed you would pay
you told me you would
that was the agreement
you committed to
you accepted that
you confirmed you would
you assured me
1 regex pattern
you\s+(agreed|promised|said|told\s+me|confirmed|assured\s+me|committed)\s+(to|that\s+you\s+would|you\s+would)\s+(pay|fund|cover|attend|use|sign|accept|allow|give|provide)
Harassment & Threats
7 rules
5
direct_threat
Direct threat of harm, violence, or serious consequence
Direct threats are relevant to non-molestation orders and safety concerns under s.1 Children Act 1989.
7 keywords
i'll hurt you
i will hurt
you'll regret this
make you pay
you'll be sorry
i'll destroy you
watch yourself
4 regex patterns
i('ll| will) (hurt|harm|destroy|ruin|kill|attack|come for)
you('ll| will) (regret|pay for|be sorry)
watch (your|your self|out)
make (you|your life) (pay|hell|miserable)
5
parenting_attack
Direct personal attack on the other parent's fitness or character as a parent
Direct attacks on parenting character are highly relevant to demonstrating poor co-parenting conduct and the impact on children's wellbeing.
35 keywords
shit dad
shit father
shit parent
shit mum
shit mother
bad dad
bad father
bad mother
bad parent
terrible dad
terrible father
terrible mother
terrible parent
worst dad
worst father
worst mother
worst parent
useless dad
useless father
useless parent
you don't care about the kids
you don't care about the children
you never cared
you never cared about them
you're not a real father
you're not a real dad
you don't deserve them
you don't deserve to be a parent
failed as a father
failed as a parent
failed as a dad
never been there
never there for
you'll ruin them
you're damaging them
3 regex patterns
(pathetic|useless|disgusting|disgraceful|shameful)\s+(excuse for|as)\s+a\s+(father|dad|parent|mother|mum)
(worst|terrible|awful|appalling)\s+(father|dad|parent|mother|mum)\s+(i('ve|\s+have)\s+ever|possible|imaginable)
(never|don'?t)\s+(loved?|car(e|ed))\s+(about\s+)?(them|the kids?|the children|the girls?|anastasia|ksenia)
4
veiled_threat
Implied or indirect threat intended to intimidate
Veiled threats demonstrate a pattern of intimidation relevant to coercive control.
8 keywords
just wait
you'll see
you'll find out
mark my words
you won't get away with
don't push me
you don't know what i'm capable of
keep it up and see what happens
4
stop_request_ignored
Continued messaging after a stop-contact request — cross-message pattern detected
Continuing to contact someone after a clear request to stop is harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 s.1.
Auto-detect: cross_message
3
aggressive_language
Hostile, abusive or demeaning language
Abusive language towards co-parent demonstrates inability to communicate respectfully, relevant to child welfare.
14 keywords
you're pathetic
you're useless
you're a terrible parent
you're an idiot
shut up
stop being stupid
ridiculous
you're delusional
you're crazy
you're insane
mental
you're a joke
laughable
disgraceful
3
message_flooding
Excessive volume of messages in short time (automated detection)
Message flooding is a recognised harassment behaviour under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
Auto-detect: volume
2
out_of_hours_contact
Repeated contact outside agreed/reasonable hours (late night, early morning)
Unreasonable contact hours demonstrate lack of boundaries and potential harassment.
Auto-detect: hours
Legal & Financial Manipulation
7 rules
5
legal_coercion
Using court, solicitors or mediation as a coercive threat to force compliance — not as a legitimate communication
Using court proceedings as a coercive weapon rather than a legitimate last resort is a recognised form of litigation abuse. Note: mentioning mediation or court as an open suggestion is NOT flagged — only conditional/threatening framing.
11 keywords
i'll take you to court
i'll take this to court
i'll apply for a court order
i'll get a non-mol
i'll have you arrested
i'll report you to cafcass
i'll make sure the court knows
i'll make sure the judge knows
i'll make sure cafcass knows
my solicitor will contact you
my solicitor will be in touch
6 regex patterns
if you (don'?t|won'?t|refuse|fail|keep|continue).{0,60}(court|solicitor|legal|mediation|hearing|judge|cafcass|order)
unless you.{0,60}(court|solicitor|legal|mediation|hearing|judge|cafcass)
(court|solicitor|legal action|hearing).{0,60}if you (don'?t|won'?t|refuse|fail)
(i'?ll|i will|i am going to|i'm going to)\s+(take you to court|go to court|get a court order|apply to court|contact my solicitor|go to my solicitor|instruct my solicitor)
(i'?ll|i will)\s+(make sure|ensure)\s+(the\s+)?(court|judge|cafcass|solicitor)\s+(know|hear|see|find out|is aware)
you (had better|better|need to).{0,40}(or i'?ll|or i will|otherwise).{0,40}(court|solicitor|legal)
4
false_allegations
Making or threatening false allegations
Making false allegations is perjury. Courts can make adverse findings against parents who raise false or exaggerated allegations.
7 keywords
i'll tell them you
i'll say you
i'll report that you
i could always say
it would be a shame if people knew
i'll make sure people know
i'll tell everyone
4
dla_misappropriation
Unilaterally taking, redirecting, or retaining a child's disability benefit (DLA/PIP) or other child-specific payment without agreement
DLA/PIP paid in respect of a child is intended for the child's benefit. Unilaterally retaining or redirecting it without agreement is financial abuse and may constitute theft. Courts view misappropriation of a child's benefits seriously under s.1(3)(f) welfare checklist (parental capability).
23 keywords
taken the dla
taking the dla
kept the dla
keeping the dla
dla is hers
dla is his
dla for herself
dla for himself
removed the dla
credited herself
credited himself
added dla as a credit
kept dla
dla credit
pip payment
taken the pip
disability allowance
ana's dla
ksenia's dla
child's dla
the kids' dla
dla into her account
dla into his account
2 regex patterns
(taken?|kept|kept|removed|redirected|credited|adding|added)\s+(the\s+)?(ana.?s|ksenia.?s|child.?s|kids?.?s?)?\s*(dla|pip|disability\s+(living\s+)?allowance)
(dla|pip|disability\s+allowance).{0,60}(into\s+(her|his|their)\s+(own\s+)?account|as\s+a\s+credit|credited\s+to\s+(herself|himself)|kept\s+(it|herself|himself))
3
legal_threat_repeated
Repeated references to legal action without coercive framing — may indicate litigation anxiety or pressure
Frequent references to legal proceedings, even without direct threats, can indicate a pattern of using legal processes to exert pressure.
6 keywords
i'm going to court
i'm going to my solicitor
i've taken legal advice
i've spoken to a lawyer
i'll apply for
i'll go back to court
2 regex patterns
(my solicitor (says?|told me|advises?|has confirmed)).{0,80}(you (must|have to|should|cannot|can'?t)|this means)
i'?ve?\s+spoken\s+to\s+my\s+solicitor\s+about\s+you
3
cms_csa_threat
Using child maintenance as leverage or threat
Using CMS/CSA as a threat rather than using it appropriately is a form of financial coercion.
9 keywords
csa
cms
child maintenance
maintenance payments
i'll reduce
i'll stop paying
i'll go through cms
take you to csa
i'll report to cms
3
property_asset_threat
Threats relating to property or shared assets
7 keywords
i'll take the house
you'll lose everything
i own everything
i'll freeze the accounts
you'll get nothing in the divorce
selling the house without
i'm entitled to
3
shared_expense_manipulation
Unilaterally changing, removing, or refusing to honour agreed shared expense arrangements — including expense-splitting apps
Agreed expense-sharing arrangements are a form of co-parenting agreement. Unilateral changes without discussion undermine financial cooperation and may constitute a breach of any existing financial order or parenting plan.
21 keywords
removed my expenses
deleted my expenses
removed from the app
removed from splitwise
deleted from the app
taken off the app
unilaterally removed
changed the split
refused to pay
won't contribute
stopped contributing
won't split
removed your claim
rejected the expense
declined the expense
taking herself off
took herself off the app
no longer using the app
removed items from
deleted items from
cancelled the expenses
3 regex patterns
(removed?|deleted?|taken?\s+off|cancel+ed?)\s+(my|your|the|our)\s+(expenses?|costs?|claims?|items?)\s+(from|on|in)\s+(the\s+)?(app|splitwise|splitt\w+|billing|shared\s+\w+)
(unilaterally|without\s+(my\s+)?agreement|without\s+discussing|without\s+telling\s+me).{0,60}(removed?|deleted?|changed?|cancel+ed?|refused?).{0,40}(expenses?|split|app|payment|costs?)
(expense|cost|payment|item)\s+(rejected|declined|removed|deleted|cancelled).{0,40}(without|unilaterally|just|suddenly)
Manipulation & DARVO
5 rules
4
gaslighting
Denying prior agreements, conversations, or events (gaslighting)
Gaslighting is a feature of psychological abuse and coercive control (DA Act 2021).
11 keywords
never said that
that never happened
you're imagining things
that's not what was agreed
i never agreed to
there's no record of
you made that up
that's not what i said
you misunderstood
you're twisting my words
you're paranoid
4
darvo_reversal
DARVO pattern: sender accused, then rapidly reverses blame onto the other parent — cross-message pattern detected
DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) is a recognised psychological manipulation tactic. A pattern of reversing blame after being challenged is highly relevant to the court's assessment of credibility and conduct.
Auto-detect: cross_message
3
victim_reversal
DARVO pattern: reversing victim and offender roles
DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) is a recognised manipulation tactic in domestic abuse contexts.
9 keywords
you're the one who
actually you're the abuser
i'm the victim here
look at what you're doing to me
you're harassing me
you're the controlling one
you're the problem
you started this
you brought this on yourself
3
emotional_manipulation
Emotional manipulation or guilt-tripping
8 keywords
after everything i've done
you owe me
i gave up everything for
because of you
you've ruined
look at what you've done to this family
the children know what you've done
karma
2
minimising_concerns
Consistently minimising or dismissing the other parent's concerns
9 keywords
you're overreacting
stop being dramatic
it's not a big deal
you're making a mountain out of
stop being ridiculous
you're too sensitive
you're reading too much into
typical you
here we go again
Parental Alienation
8 rules
5
sharing_legal_proceedings
Sharing court proceedings, legal documents, or adult conflict with the child
Exposing children to adult legal proceedings is highly inappropriate and will concern any CAFCASS officer.
7 keywords
showed them the
read them the court
told them about the hearing
explained the case to
they know about the court
showed them your statement
told them what cafcass said
5
interference_with_contact
Actively trying to damage the child's relationship with the other parent
Active interference with the child's relationship with the other parent may constitute alienating behaviour, which can influence residence decisions.
5 keywords
told them you don't care
explained you left them
they know you abandoned
i've told them the truth about you
they know what kind of parent you are
4
negative_talk_about_parent
Speaking negatively about the other parent to or in front of the child
Negative talk about a co-parent to children is a primary indicator of parental alienation, which courts treat seriously.
7 keywords
told them you are
told the children you are
let them know what you did
explained to them that you
they deserve to know the truth about you
i've had to tell them what you
told them about your behaviour
3 regex patterns
told?\s+(them|the\s+(kids?|children|girls?))\s+(you\s+(are|were|have|had|never|don'?t|didn'?t|wouldn'?t|can'?t|aren'?t))
(kids?|children)\s+need\s+to\s+know\s+(the\s+truth|what\s+you|who\s+you)
(told?|explained|said)\s+(to\s+)?(them|the\s+(kids?|children|girls?))\s+(about\s+your\s+(behaviour|actions?|lies?|drinking|anger))
4
undermining_authority
Undermining the other parent's authority or decisions
Undermining parental authority damages the child's relationship with that parent and is a key CAFCASS concern.
9 keywords
don't have to listen to
you don't have to do what
ignore what they tell you
i've told them they don't need to
overriding your decision
i've told them a different
not your decision
countermanded
i've already told them
4
child_triangulation
Using the child as an information source or intermediary in the adult dispute
Using children as information sources to gather evidence about the other parent, or as messengers in adult disputes, is a key indicator of triangulation. CAFCASS officers are specifically trained to identify this pattern. Where a child is sent to a parent's home with a specific adult grievance or accusation, this is a direct form of child triangulation.
28 keywords
the children told me you
the kids told me you
she told me you
he told me you
they told me you
told me what you did
told me you were
told the children to tell you
asked the kids to tell you
getting them to pass on
send a message through
children agree with me
kids are on my side
they know whose fault
they agree you are
ana came and said
ana turned up and said
ana arrived and said
ksenia came and said
ksenia turned up and said
ana came home and said why don't you
ana asked why you never
ana said why don't you buy
ana asked why you spend
ana said you are torturing
she said you refuse
child came home asking why
she came home asking why you
5 regex patterns
(she|he|they|the\s+(kids?|children|girls?))\s+told\s+me\s+you\s+(hit|hurt|shout|scream|ignore|refused|wouldn'?t)
(she|he|they|the\s+(kids?|children|girls?))\s+(said|told\s+me)\s+you\s+(never|don'?t|won'?t|can'?t|aren'?t|aren't|didn'?t)
(told?|ask(ed)?|get|got)\s+(the\s+)?(kids?|children|girls?)\s+to\s+(tell|say|pass|give|bring)
(ana|ksenia|she|he|the\s+(child|girl|daughter|son))\s+(came|turned\s+up|arrived|came\s+home).{0,60}(said|asked|told\s+me|complained|accused).{0,80}(why\s+(don.?t|won.?t|can.?t|didn.?t|do|does|are|is)\s+you|you\s+(never|don.?t|won.?t|refuse|torture|spend|buy))
(ana|ksenia|she|he)\s+(said|asked|told\s+me)\s+(why\s+)?(you\s+)?(are\s+torturing|refuse\s+to\s+buy|never\s+buy|spend\s+all\s+your|don.?t\s+buy|won.?t\s+get)
4
child_used_in_dispute
Child explicitly used as a participant or witness in the parental dispute
Involving children directly in adult disputes causes emotional harm and is a primary welfare concern under s.1(3) Children Act 1989.
9 keywords
the children agree with me
the kids know what you did
told them what you
children know about the court
showed them your message
they've read the
they know the truth
the children have seen
i let them read
3
character_attack
Personal character attack using psychological or clinical language
Diagnosing or labelling a co-parent with psychological conditions is a form of character attack. Courts focus on behaviour, not armchair diagnosis.
12 keywords
you're a narcissist
you're mentally
you're unstable
you're toxic
you're abusive
you're controlling
you're manipulative
you're delusional
you're paranoid
you have npd
you're a psychopath
you're a sociopath
3
parenting_criticism
Direct criticism of the other parent's competence or fitness as a parent
Persistent criticism of the other parent's parenting, especially in front of or via the children, is relevant to the conduct strand of the s.1(3) welfare checklist.
11 keywords
bad parent
terrible parent
awful parent
useless parent
you don't care about
you put yourself
irresponsible parent
unfit parent
your parenting is
how you parent
your attitude to the children
2 regex patterns
you'?re?\s+neglecting\s+(them|the\s+(kids?|children|girls?))
neglect(ing|ed)\s+(your\s+)?(duties|responsibilities|them|the\s+(kids?|children))
Parenting Plan Breaches
3 rules
4
transition_schedule_breach
Breach of agreed transition/handover schedule
Breaches of consent/court orders are enforceable under s.11J Children Act 1989.
Auto-detect: schedule
3
holiday_entitlement_dispute
Active dispute or refusal over agreed holiday or special occasion arrangements
12 keywords
not having them for christmas
not having them for easter
you can't take them on holiday
refusing the holiday
blocking the holiday
cancelling the holiday
you changed the holiday arrangement
you moved the holiday
i'm not allowing
you are not entitled to
that's not your week
that's not your time
3 regex patterns
(won'?t|refuse|refusing|not allowing|not letting).{0,30}(christmas|easter|birthday)
(christmas|easter|birthday).{0,20}(is|are).{0,20}(mine|my time|my week|my turn|owed to me)
you (unilaterally|already|just) (changed|moved|cancelled|altered).{0,30}(holiday|arrangement)
3
third_party_notification
Failure to notify the other parent of relevant third-party contact (school, medical, etc.)
6 keywords
didn't tell me about
wasn't informed of
found out from
school contacted me without
why didn't you tell me
kept me out of the loop
Physical Violence & Assault
6 rules
5
physical_assault
Reference to a physical assault, hitting, or battery — literal contact only
Physical assault is a criminal offence and highly relevant to non-molestation order applications, findings of fact hearings, and child safety assessments under s.1 Children Act 1989.
27 keywords
punched me
punched him
punched her
kicked me
kicked him
kicked her
slapped me
slapped him
slapped her
grabbed me
grabbed him
grabbed her
shoved me
shoved him
shoved her
strangled
choked me
headbutted
spat at me
scratched me
bit me
physically attacked
physically assaulted
attacked me
assaulted me
laid hands on me
put their hands on me
5 regex patterns
\bhit\s+(me|him|her|them|us)\b
\b(punch|kick|slap|grab|shove|strike|beat)\s+(me|him|her|them|us)\b
pushed?\s+me\s+(against|into\s+the\s+wall|to\s+the\s+ground|over|down)
(physical|violent)\s+(attack|assault|altercation|incident)\b
got\s+physical\s+with\s+(me|him|her|them)
5
child_physical_harm
Child physically hurt or struck during a domestic incident — including by flying debris, objects thrown, or collateral injury
A child sustaining physical injury during a domestic incident — even collaterally — is a serious safeguarding concern under s.47 Children Act 1989 and PD12J. This may trigger a duty to investigate.
22 keywords
hit ana
hit the children
hit the kids
hurt ana
hurt the children
glass hit
shards hit
it hit her
it caught her
it caught him
struck her
struck him
struck the child
child was hurt
ana was hurt
ksenia was hurt
she was cut
he was cut
glass caught
fragment hit
piece hit
it actually hit
3 regex patterns
(glass|shard|fragment|piece|object|it)\s+(hit|struck|caught|cut|injured)\s+(ana|ksenia|her|him|the\s+(child|kid|daughter|son|girl|boy))
(ana|ksenia|the\s+(child|kid|daughter|son|girl|boy))\s+(was\s+)?(hit|struck|cut|hurt|injured)\s+(by|when|as)
(some|a\s+piece|a\s+shard|a\s+fragment)\s+(of\s+)?(glass|it|the\s+\w+)\s+(hit|caught|struck|hurt)
5
assault_police_report
Reference to a police report or crime reference number relating to a physical incident
A police report or crime reference number is contemporaneous evidence of a serious incident. Highly relevant to protective order applications and findings of fact.
19 keywords
crime reference
crime ref
crn
incident number
police report
reported to police
called the police
police attended
officers attended
police came
statement to police
police statement
gave a statement
arrested
cautioned
charged with assault
restraining order
non-molestation order
injunction
3 regex patterns
crime\s+(ref(erence)?|number|no\.?)\s*:?\s*[\w\-/]+
(reported|reporting|report)\s+(to|it\s+to|this\s+to)\s+(the\s+)?(police|authorities|101|999)
(police|officers?)\s+(were\s+called|attended|came|arrived|responded)
5
child_witness_to_violence
Child witnessed or was present during a violent or physically threatening incident — including third-party reports of what child disclosed
A child witnessing domestic violence is a significant safeguarding concern under PD12J (Family Procedure Rules). A school's contemporaneous record of a child's disclosure is primary evidence — it is an independent third-party account, not reliant on either parent's testimony.
30 keywords
children saw
children witnessed
kids saw
kids witnessed
child saw
child witnessed
daughter saw
son saw
in front of the children
in front of the kids
in front of her
children were there
kids were present
child was there
children present during
came in and told
told her teachers
told the teachers
told us at school
disclosed to school
reported to school
told her class teacher
child reported
ana reported
told staff
told a member of staff
spoke to her teacher about
came to school and said
came in saying
told us this morning
5 regex patterns
(child|children|kids?|daughter|son|girls?|boys?|ana|ksenia)\s+(saw|witnessed|watched|heard|present\s+when|there\s+when)
in\s+front\s+of\s+(the\s+)?(children|kids|child|daughter|son|ana|ksenia)
(ana|ksenia|she|he|the\s+(child|girl|boy|daughter|son))\s+(came\s+in|came\s+to\s+school|arrived).{0,60}(told|said|reported|disclosed|described)
(told|said|reported|disclosed)\s+(to\s+)?(her\s+)?(teacher|teachers|school|staff|class\s+teacher).{0,80}(saw|witnessed|happened|incident|mum|dad|threw|smashed|hit|hurt|angry|scared)
(teacher|school|staff)\s+(contacted|emailed|called|reached\s+out).{0,60}(what|because|after|following).{0,60}(ana|ksenia|the\s+(child|girl|daughter))
4
physical_intimidation
Physically intimidating behaviour — blocking, cornering, getting in someone's face
Physical intimidation without contact may constitute assault under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and is relevant to domestic abuse findings.
14 keywords
blocked my way
blocked the door
wouldn't let me leave
stood over me
got in my face
cornered me
physically blocked
wouldn't move
prevented me from leaving
stopped me from leaving
trapped me
loomed over
towered over me
squared up
2 regex patterns
(block|corner|trap|prevent)\s+(me|him|her|them)\s+(from\s+)?(leaving|going|exit)
(stood|stand)\s+(over|in\s+front\s+of)\s+me
4
property_damage_intimidation
Deliberately damaging property as a form of intimidation
Deliberate property damage as intimidation is a feature of coercive and controlling behaviour under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
23 keywords
smashed
threw against the wall
threw across the room
broke my
destroyed my
smashed my
punched the wall
kicked the door
slammed the door
threw things
put a hole in the wall
damaged my property
threw the glass
threw a glass
threw a plate
threw a cup
threw something
threw an object
it smashed
it shattered
glass everywhere
smashed everywhere
shattered on the floor
3 regex patterns
(smash|throw|break|destroy|damage|kick|punch)\s+(the\s+)?(wall|door|window|furniture|phone|car|glass|plate|cup|mug|bottle)
threw\s+\w+\s+(at|across|against|to\s+the\s+floor)
(glass|plate|cup|mug|bottle|object)\s+(smashed|shattered|broke|hit\s+the\s+(wall|floor|ground))
Unilateral Decision Making
5 rules
4
medical_unilateral
Medical decision made without consulting the other parent
Medical decisions are joint parental responsibility under the Children Act 1989. Unilateral decisions (except emergencies) breach this responsibility.
11 keywords
took them to the doctor
changed their medication
booked an appointment
had them vaccinated
changed their prescription
referred them to
dentist appointment without
started treatment
stopped their medication
took them to a&e
consented to surgery without
4
school_unilateral
School or educational decision made without consulting the other parent
Educational decisions require consultation between holders of parental responsibility.
11 keywords
spoke to the school without
told the school
changed school
moved them to
removed from
applied for a school without
spoken to the teacher about
told the headteacher
parents evening without
excluded from
made a complaint to the school about you
4
holiday_unilateral
Holiday or travel plans booked or announced without the other parent's consent
Taking a child abroad without consent of all holders of parental responsibility is child abduction under the Child Abduction Act 1984.
10 keywords
booked a holiday
booked the holiday
booked flights
taking them abroad
taking them overseas
i've decided we're going
going on holiday without
going on holiday without telling
travel without consent
taking their passport
5 regex patterns
(booked|reserved|confirmed).{0,40}(holiday|flights?|hotel|accommodation)
(already\s+booked).{0,50}(holiday|flights?|hotel|trip|accommodation)
i'?ve\s+(already\s+)?booked.{0,50}(holiday|flights?|hotel|trip|abroad)
(taking|bringing).{0,20}(them|kids?|children|girls?|anastasia|ksenia).{0,30}(abroad|overseas|out of (the )?country)
passport.{0,40}(need|taken|have|got).{0,20}(them|kids?|children)
3
extracurricular_unilateral
Extra-curricular or activity change made without consulting other parent
Significant changes to a child's activities and routine should be a joint decision.
8 keywords
signed them up for
enrolled them in
stopped their
quit their
pulled them from
started them in
changed their club
removed them from the team
3
religious_cultural_unilateral
Unilateral religious or cultural decision
6 keywords
baptised without
christened without
started taking them to
enrolled in religious
converted them
changed their name without
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