Custody battles are stressful and filled with uncertainty, and you want to use every resource available to reach a positive outcome for your child. A child custody investigator looks for the specific things that matter to a court: whether the other parent engages in criminal activity, uses drugs or alcohol, drives recklessly or fails to properly restrain the child, or otherwise creates an unsafe environment.
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Any history of police involvement.
Alcohol or drug use, confirmed through discreet surveillance.
Financial ability to support the child.
Behavior at work and in the community, confirmed through interviews with people who know the parent.
Court databases, DMV records, and employment history.
We conduct surveillance discreetly, so the other parent is unaware of our presence. That's what lets us document how someone actually behaves when they think no one is watching, rather than how they behave when they know they're being evaluated.
A child custody investigation isn't necessary if you and your former partner have an amicable separation. It becomes worth pursuing if you're concerned about your child's safety, your former partner is unwilling to compromise, or you've been falsely accused of abuse or neglect and need to gather evidence to support your own case.
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As a family law attorney, I have referred clients to Jan Barefoot / Barefoot Professional Investigations for more than twenty years. Jan and her group have always been incredibly responsive, professional and ethical. Jan is my first call when a client needs investigative work. She is innovative and thorough. Barefoot Professional Investigations is always my first choice for private investigation work!
March 2022
A child custody investigation can be an essential part of a guardianship case. Custody battles can be stressful and filled with uncertainty. You want to use all the resources and services at your disposal to ensure a positive outcome.
September 2021
Fathers fighting for custody of their children tend to find themselves in an uphill battle. For better or worse, the legal system in the United States has a bias toward mothers when it comes to child custody cases . With this being the case, it is essential for fathers who are...
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If you’re reading this, then you can probably relate to that sick, anxious feeling that your partner is cheating on you. However, chances are that they’re not going to come clean about their behavior without being presented with evidence. If you’re wondering what the best way...
Barefoot Private Investigations has been part of many custody cases across the Carolinas, helping parents reach joint custody agreements and helping others secure the evidence needed for sole custody.
