Child Custody Investigation
Hiring a private investigator can help you in your fight for child custody. Conducting surveillance and gathering other information about the child’s treatment will help ensure the child’s well-being in the future. Private investigators will work to gather any necessary evidence that can provide the court with insight into how parents interact with the child. Child custody can be extremely emotional and complex. Let our team help you along this tough road by providing you with a deeper look into custody arrangements.
What Is The Purpose Of Child Custody Investigations?
Hiring a private investigator (PI) is a more personal and involved experience than handling the custody case on your own. Private investigators will assess potential risks and determine what type of situation the child is in when with the other parent. Private investigators will uncover any potential abuse, neglect, or unsafe living situation that could sway a child custody case. Especially if a custody agreement has been reached and you believe your ex is not issuing the proper care for the children.
Using safe and legal methods, PIs will research to show whether the child will benefit more from living with just one parent. Private investigation techniques are often used when one parent feels their ex-spouse may be hiding their true behaviors. Investigators will essentially go on a deep dive into this parent’s background, work, finances, and behavior.
What A PI Might Look For
- Abuse
- Neglect
- Substance abuse by the parent
- Malnutrition
- Criminal activity by parents or those around the child
- Reckless driving
- Ability to provide emotional support
- Forgetfulness
- A clean environment
Speaking With Witnesses
One of the best ways for PIs to gather information in a child custody investigation is through interviews. Private investigators will conduct interviews just like detectives or other law enforcement members, asking questions and learning more about both parents. These interviews are typically with teachers, daycare employees, friends parents, family members, and therapists. Those who are closest to the children and the investigated parent will be interviewed first because they will have a firsthand account of the children’s current lifestyle. PIs will look for a family member who may babysit the children or friends who see the parent almost every day.
Can This Evidence Be Used In Court?
The biggest reason to hire the help of a private investigator is to build a solid case in court. Presenting this evidence to the jury can be extremely helpful in getting your children into your custody. The work of private investigators is helpful for lawyers, judges, and the defendant as a case makes its way through the court.
Photos, videos, messages, and recordings can also be used as evidence in court. All evidence will be useful in showing the whole picture to the court. Child custody cases are taken seriously by judges as the health and safety of children usually hit close to home. Having the hard work done by a private investigator will help you focus on providing quality care to your children.
Don’t Rely On Law Enforcement Alone
While law enforcement offers protection for our cities and roads, they often don’t have the capacity to handle many niche cases like surveillance in child custody. Due to understaffing and a lack of specialized training, relying on law enforcement alone will not provide you with ample evidence to gain custody of your children.
The lack of resources in a city or state can impact how far the reach of law enforcement can go. Private investigators will have more bandwidth for interviews, long-term surveillance, photographing the subject, and obtaining public records. Investigators have the proper training to treat each case with respect and sensitivity. We know we have the time and resources to dedicate to these sensitive cases and offer individual assistance when needed.
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Our team has years of experience in investigation for child custody, background checks, and criminal cases. St. George Private Investigations wants to help all people feel safe during their daily lives. Hiring the help of an investigator limits the risk to your health and safety by keeping you out of harm’s way.
Private investigators have proper safety protocols that will prevent them from harm when investigating a case. PIs also know the law like the back of their hand, which means they will only use methods that are legal, safe, and non-threatening. St. George Private Investigations knows that many cases that are brought to our attention are sensitive and highly emotional. We talk with our clients about their needs and current concerns before jumping feet-first into a difficult case. Hiring a private investigator gives you a more personal experience on the journey to resolution.