Attorney Law Firms are often involved in child custody cases. In such cases, it is not uncommon for each parent to be fighting for custody of the child. During these situations, a Private Investigator can be used to help a parent with custody.
We often see parties' claims of abuse and neglect made in these cases, and that’s where we can help. Whether trying to prove the spouse is guilty or trying to clear your client’s name of the accusations, a Private Investigator can help.
Proof will be needed in either direction. Throughout the entire investigation, the PI’s main concern is the child’s wellbeing as we uncover the truth.
The Best Interests of the Child Standard will be used when the court decides on the custody arrangement, and our findings can impact that decision. If overwhelming information is found for or against a particular party, the choice will be easy. But, in more tame cases with the Private Investigator does not show overwhelming information in either direction, the decision is made based on more neutral information.
When we are investigating a custody case for an Attorney Law Firm, expect the following methods for gathering information:
Background Information
A good background search on either parent will help to uncover who has the best means to take care of the child. We discover things such as finances, employment history, and criminal records.
Witness Statements
In this process, we speak to those involved with the couple to build and verify suitability, character, stability, and other characteristics on either parent.
Surveillance
During our investigation, we will make sure to watch each parent care for the child while helping to build our profiles. We take note of substance abuse, affection towards the child, environment, people that surround the parent, etc.
Building a child custody case for an Attorney Law Firm is an important part of securing custody and we are here to help build that case.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication at the time it was written. It is not intended to provide legal advice or suggest a guaranteed outcome. Individual situations will differ and the law may have changed since publication. Readers considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand current laws and how they may affect a case.