One of the things that we tell everyone with a custody case is no matter what you believe is happening, unless you can provide proof of what you believe, it is a he said she said circumstance. Evidence could be as simple as you audio recording a custody exchange, or emails, text and other communications. Or it could be one of our investigators gather pictures, video or other evidence of any behavior that person is taking that puts the child safety, emotional well being or development at risk.
Don’t forget other people in your ex’s life. Anyone around the child in question could affect their development or safety. Looking into someone’s background and history is only a portion. It is a snapshot of historic behaviors, but current surveillance can give you current life styles and behaviors which are more important in a current and ongoing custody hearing.
We are not attorney’s and we are not giving legal advice.These are simple recaps of cases and what our experience in private investigations has shown us to be the most prudent investigative actions to take.
Dating or new relationships during or after separation and divorce, no matter how painful, is not grounds for emergency hearing. Even if that new person is spending the night. Unless they is a court order or agreed custody document that specifically blocks that activity or person. The emergency needs to be demonstrated as an threat to safety, well being or development of the child. Speak with an attorney before starting down that path. You need to also prove that there is ongoing violation of that specifically structured custody order.
We can provide surveillance, background and other services relating to that new person or relationship. Don’t just assume a bad behavior till you can prove it first to your attorney, who with our help can then prove it to a judge.
