Child Custody Investigations

Our team of investigators takes domestic/child custody investigations very seriously. We understand that your children are your top priority, so we make them our priority as well during the course of our investigation. Our surveillance investigators and investigative specialists will work with you and your attorney to obtain the evidence needed for your specific child custody case. Every investigative plan is tailored to the client’s specific needs during the initial consultation process. 

A Typical Child Custody Investigation

• Background searches to locate evasive parties as well as identify any individuals surrounding the child(ren) that might have a criminal background.
• Surveillance to expose and collect evidence of a party violating existing court orders in place. Surveillance can also be utilized to locate evasive parties and/or determine if a child is safe (our top priority).
• Affidavit/statement collection from family members or associates to assist the client/attorney during litigation/mediation.
• Preparation of investigative reports to aid client during litigation/mediation process. Our firm’s reports are comprehensive and detail all investigative services rendered along with attached exhibits/media collected.
• Courtroom testimony provided as needed regarding investigative findings/reports generated during the course of an investigation. Our team frequently uncovers evidence that is utilized during temporary order hearings and enforcement hearings, as well as within mediation settings between the client and opposing parties.

Possible Red Flags to Note

• Your child is displaying detached, fearful, hostile, or inappropriate behavior after returning from another parent/supervisor. This behavior may indicate possible exposure to harmful or negatively influential behavior.
• The other parent/supervisor is refusing to provide any details regarding plans, routes of travel, addresses, etc. during visitation hours. This evasive behavior can suggest that the other individual considers his or her behavior/activities a potential violation of the current orders in place, or worse, may expose the child(ren) to possible illegal/harmful/unethical activity, so it would be more beneficial to simply “hide” their plans from the other parent/supervisor.
• The other parent/supervisor’s criminal history. If the other party has a criminal background, especially crimes involving domestic violence, alcohol-related incidents, drug-related charges, or driving incidents, you and your attorney will need to evaluate whether or not this party needs to have access/visitation rights. Utilizing a private investigator to locate this background information can also assist you and your attorney in deciding whether or not the opposing party should have supervised/unsupervised visitation rights.

NOTE: Hidden surveillance cameras are not allowed to have audio recordings due to wiretapping laws in the U.S.  You can use an audio recording device separately, but it cannot contain video at the same time.  You can click this link to learn more about wiretapping: http://www.brickhousesecurity.com