We coordinate and conduct child custody investigations in the San Francisco Bay Area, from background checks in Benicia to surveillance in San Jose. For the best results, we recommend working through an attorney. Why? Two reasons.

• The first is that working through an attorney ensures confidentiality of our work product.
• The second is that a good attorney brings experience and shape to an investigation, knowing what evidence will help your case in court.

We have references from top family lawyers in Northern California. We know what it takes to win your case.

Child custody investigations often involve: Surveillance, background checks, residency verification, asset searches and other aspects. Before we take a case we like to have a talk with the prospective client and the attorney to make sure we are all on the same page. Considering the importance of what’s at stake, the welfare of a child, this planning is essential.

Surveillance Investigations

For surveillance in family law cases, we try to match the investigators with the neighborhoods where we will be working. We ensure that the investigator and his or her vehicle blends in well. We have conducted successful surveillance investigations in Danville and in East Oakland, two very distinct areas. Patience is important when following people. We might need to use one, two or more investigators in separate vehicles to keep tabs on someone’s movements. Over time, people reveal their habits.

We use video and photos to document what the other parent does when they are with the child or maybe without the child. We look for the safety and conditions of the environment of the child. Are car seats being properly used? Is the other parent drinking or using drugs or driving recklessly while they are supposed to be caring for the child? We only use licensed private investigators on your child custody investigation. We testify to our video, reports and other investigations.

We might need to document what time the child gets picked up or dropped off. We look to see if court orders are being followed. We also look at code enforcement records, building permits or any other record that might shed light on the conditions of a property where a child might stay or spend time.

We have testified in child custody investigation cases in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. We provide solid, credible, professional testimony.