Child Custody Investigations
When there are concerns about parenting time, supervision, safety, routine, or custody exchanges, clear documentation can help you and your attorney understand what is happening.
We gather and document relevant facts through lawful, discreet investigative work throughout Wake and Durham counties.
We do not take sides, make legal decisions, or promise custody outcomes.
When a Child Custody Investigation May Help
A private investigator for child custody may help when there are concerns about:
- Missed or late custody exchanges
- Parenting time or visitation compliance
- Supervision concerns
- Unsafe or concerning behavior
- Living conditions or routine issues
- Unauthorized people around the child
- Patterns that need to be documented
Some custody concerns may involve lawful observation of exchanges, routines, or visible activity. In those situations, surveillance operations may be part of the investigative plan.
What We Can Document
Custody Exchanges
We may document pick-ups, drop-offs, missed visits, late arrivals, and visible activity related to parenting time.
Safety and Supervision Concerns
When there are concerns about a child’s environment, supervision, or routine, we help document what can be observed and verified.
Timelines and Reports
We organize relevant findings into clear documentation, which may include dates, times, locations, observations, photographs, video when lawful and appropriate, and a written summary.
How the Process Works
Confidential Consultation
We start with a private conversation about your concerns, the custody arrangement, and what needs to be documented.
Case Review
We explain what may be realistic, what limitations may exist, and which investigative steps may be appropriate.
Investigation and Reporting
If the case moves forward, we gather relevant information and provide clear reporting that you can review with your attorney.
What We Will and Won't Do
We do not trespass, impersonate law enforcement, access private accounts without authorization, or use harassment tactics.
We provide investigative support only. We do not offer legal advice or tell you how a court may view the information.
Areas We Serve
We assist families with child custody investigations throughout Wake and Durham counties. For local service information, visit our Raleigh private investigation services page.
Talk With an Investigator
Tell us what's happening during parenting time or custody exchanges. We'll explain what can be documented and what the next step would be.