Child custody investigations
When you are worried about how your child is being cared for, a court wants facts, not fears. We document what actually happens, carefully and lawfully, so the facts can speak.
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Custody cases usually start with something specific: a child coming home upset, a parent who may be drinking or using before a visit, an unknown adult living in the home, missed exchanges, or a child left alone. You may already have suspicions. What you need is something a judge can rely on.
What we document
- Who is present during parenting time, and what is happening in public view.
- Whether exchanges happen on time and as ordered.
- Driving, drinking or other behavior that puts a child at risk.
- Where a parent and child are actually living, when residence is in question.
- Background research on new partners or roommates around your child.
Objective by design
Our job is to record what happened, with dates, times, photos and video, and to report it without spin. Judges and attorneys trust evidence that reads as neutral, and so should you: if what we see is reassuring, we tell you that too. Our reports are written for family law attorneys, and we can testify to what we observed.
Working with your attorney
If you already have a lawyer, we are happy to work through them, which can also help keep our work protected as part of your case. If you do not have one yet, we can still start, and we will keep the record in a form an attorney can use later.
Questions people ask
Can a private investigator help in an Arizona custody case?
Yes. Arizona courts decide custody, called legal decision-making and parenting time, based on the child's best interests, and documented observations of a child's care and safety are often relevant. Your attorney decides how to present the evidence.
Should I tell my attorney before hiring an investigator?
It is a good idea. Working through your attorney keeps everyone aligned on what evidence matters and when it is needed, and we are glad to coordinate with them directly.
Will you take pictures of my child?
Only what is necessary to document the situation, and always from public places. We treat children's privacy with extra care in our reports.
What if the investigation finds nothing wrong?
Then you get that answer, documented. Peace of mind is a real result, and a neutral report can also help you in court.
Other ways we help
Infidelity Investigations
Discreet surveillance and research when you suspect a partner is being unfaithful, so you can decide what to do based on facts.
Social Media Investigations
Finding and preserving what people post, the accounts they run and the connections behind them.
Cell Phone Forensics
Recovering messages, photos, call logs and app data from a phone you own or are authorized to examine, including deleted items where they can be recovered.
Process Serving
Serving court papers anywhere in Maricopa County and returning a notarized affidavit of service.
Executive Protection
Armed and unarmed personal security through our sister company, Blue Copper Protection Services.
Not sure where to start? That is normal.
Tell us what is going on in a confidential case briefing, or call. A licensed investigator reviews every one.