What Is A Child Custody Investigation?
Child Custody Investigations — Long Island & NYC Private Investigator
Child custody cases are the most important cases we take on at Root Investigations. When a child’s wellbeing is at stake, Root Investigations does not take it lightly.
My name is Liz Brock, and I’ve been a licensed New York State private investigator for over 20 years. I’ve seen firsthand how emotionally charged custody battles can get, and I know that behind every case is a parent who just wants to do right by their child. That’s exactly why we’re here.
When parents or individuals who share a child cannot reach an agreement on their own during a divorce or separation, a child custody investigation can help provide the facts needed to move forward. Every case is different, but at its core, a custody investigation examines parenting habits, daily lifestyle, and the overall environment a child is being raised in. The results can help a parent gain sole custody, increase visitation rights, and/or protect a child from an unsafe situation.
It is our job as private investigators to cut through the hearsay and deliver the facts.
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How Our Private Investigators Specializing in Custody Cases Help
At Root Investigations, we understand that custody cases take a toll on everyone involved, both emotionally and financially. Too many times, a child becomes caught in the middle, used as leverage between two parents. As a third party, our investigators are able to look past the emotion and focus entirely on what matters most, which is your child’s safety and your case.
We custom-tailor every investigation to your specific situation. No two cases are handled the same way, because no two families are the same. Although each is approached similiarly, we understand that everyone has different end goals.
Some of the services that assist in child custody investigations include but are not limited to:
- Background Checks We run thorough background checks to uncover criminal history, prior arrests, drug use, expired licenses, judgments, bankruptcies, and who the other parent might currently be living with. We dig into both public and private sources, including deep internet investigations known as OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and GeoInt (Geographic Intelligence) to make sure nothing gets missed.
- Social Media Investigations Social media allows us to tell a factual story based upon post. Root Investigations conducts deep-dive investigations into a subject’s online presence to identify behavioral patterns, emotional health, associations, and activity that could be relevant to your case. This also helps us develop surveillance patterns.
- Location & Locate Services If you need to verify where the other parent is living, whether to serve papers, conduct surveillance, or simply know where your child is during custody exchanges, we help find that information for you.
- Surveillance Surveillance is the most requested service in custody cases, and for good reason. Our investigators monitor daily activities, document behavior, and capture evidence, all within the boundaries of New York State law. Surveillance can reveal drug or alcohol use, reckless behavior, unsafe living situations, and other factors that directly impact your child’s wellbeing.
- Court-Ready Evidence Everything we gather is documented, factual, and collected legally — so it holds up in Nassau County Family Court, Suffolk County Family Court, or anywhere in New York City. We don’t cut corners, because one piece of improperly obtained evidence can hurt your case more than help it.
How Do We Help Divorce Clients With Custody?
Root Investigations understands each child custody investigation takes a toll on each parent financially as well as emotionally. Too many times, the child in question is used as a pawn or leverage by one parent against the other. As a third party, our investigators are able to see past the emotions and are focused on securing an outcome that is best for our client and their children. We focus on custom-tailoring our investigation to our client’s individual needs in order to obtain the most successful results. Our private investigators also collect exact evidence for a divorce court or mediation, alimony modification, and other legal proceedings, helping clients to ensure they have the money and resources to provide for their child after separating.
If this sounds like the situation you are in, you might want to consider hiring a private investigator when the custody of your child is at stake. At Root Investigations, our child custody investigations services are here for you today and always, ready to get your investigation done right, which ensures your security and is of high quality. We are five-star rated and have referrals from clients who have conducted child custody investigations with our detectives.
Why Families & Attorneys On Long Island and NYC Trust Root Investigations
We are licensed, bonded, and insured in New York State, License #11000210387, and we serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, all five NYC boroughs, and Westchester County.
When you call or text us at 516-297-1958, you speak directly to me, Liz Brock, not a secretary, not an answering service. I undestand this is a nerve racking time and am here to guide you and see if we are the best fit for one another. First, I will listen to your full situation, such as where the individual is living, what has been transpiring, if court has started yet, and what your utlimate goal is. Before we talk in full detail and conduct a case intake, the better I can help you. Please note if you’re concerned your phone may be compromised, reach out by email instead – we understand, and we’ve got you. Everything is confidential and our team is here to help you.
Private Investigations For Child Custody For NYC And On Long Island
Now that you are considering that a child custody investigation may be needed, the question remains, or rather, multiple questions remain. Which child custody investigators should I get? Do these investigation services have security against possible information leaks? Do their investigators have training for these services? Is it possible to plan for this investigation quickly? Do these services only cover New York? Root Investigations services has the answers to your private investigations needs and offers a free 30-minute consultation.
Root Investigations, Qualified Private Investigations and Investigators On Long Island & NYC
Here at Root Investigations, our child custody investigator will walk you through what the best actionable plan is for you after hearing your predicament. We understand the emotionally intense field of child custody investigations; driven by our diligent investigators who plan on getting the process down in months if not days if possible.
A Premier Investigation and Investigator Services Company for Long Island, NYC And The Greater New York Area
Root Investigations strives to provide the best PI services in the New York area. Our team of investigators are highly professional and licensed under Root Investigations to work throughout Manhattan, Long Island, and the greater New York area.
Since child custody cases can be some of the most emotionally complicated cases, we ensure that all of our investigators receive the proper training needed to successfully carryout these types of investigations.
Our investigators will stay in contact with you throughout the entire process, sending you various updates as the case progresses. During your initial consultation, you’ll meet with one of our PIs who will take the time to go over and discuss the parameters of your case in detail, and will always be upfront and honest about whether or not our services are right for you. Call or text for a free 30 minute consultation.
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Factors Involved In Child Custody Cases And Investigations
During your investigation, our investigator will always be on the alert and will attempt to expose the following cases of abuse:
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Lifestyle & Living Conditions:
What are the conditions your child has to live in while under your ex’s care? Our main priority is to ensure your child is going to be well taken care of. We determine if the parent is stable and living a lifestyle and doing parenting that would benefit the child. By conducting surveillance, we can determine your ex’s parental skills.
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Associations:
Who does your child associate with while being cared for? Is your child being introduced to potentially dangerous individuals? We determine who your child is residing with and if there are any potential threats inside the home.
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Illegal Activity:
Is your child being exposed to any illegal activity while being cared for by your ex? Does your ex have a criminal record? Our private investigators conduct background checks and surveillance to determine any potential illegal behavior. We will be there to capture any instances of irresponsible behavior.
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Verify Child Abuse or Mistreatment:
Our investigators will be on the lookout for abuse instances of any kind, be it physical abuse, emotional abuse, or psychological abuse. Name the abuse, our investigators will defuse.
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Substance Abuse:
Are you worried your ex is using and abusing illegal drugs or drinking and driving? Want to get your child’s custody to ensure security? Our detectives and investigators obtain any evidence of alcohol or drug abuse observed by a parent.
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Contempt of Existing Court Records:
We look into if there are any current or existing court records that might assist you in your investiation.
- Grandparent’s Rights:
In addition to the above, if both parents are unfit, we can conduct grandparents’ rights investigations. In New York State, grandparents have a legal right to see their grandchild dependent upon the circumstances. This includes if the child’s parents are deemed unfit or interfering with the child’s relationship with their grandparents. Grandparents Rights are extremely difficult to prove in NYS and we do our best to do so. We recommend the grandparents begin creating their own “trail” of what is transpiring with video evidence or recorded text messages. -
Parental Alienation Syndrome:
Is your ex attempting to turn your child against you? Our investigators will help you disclose the facts. While we cannot go into a private home, we can go into locations where the child is, such as a playground, restaurant, birthday party in a public setting, and determine what is transpiring.
Contact a Child Custody Private Investigator On Long Island Today
A child custody investigation is imperative for every child custody case. When the security, safety, and well being of a child is in question, you need to be sure you have all the facts gathered, as the burden of proof will be on you. During a child custody investigation, our licensed investigators will identify any hazardous situations or activities your child might be exposed to.
All of our child custody investigators have underwent the required training as to ensure that they get the investigations done right and custody given to the right parent
Professional Private Investigator With Training Services in NYC And the New York Area
Our team of investigators is comprised of the best of the best, allowing us to get you the facts that you need for your case and ensure the safety of your child. We are a female-owned business and have a variety of investigators to blend into any scenario. Call our New York private investigators to get a free 30 minute consultation.consultation today.