Child Support Investigations & More
From poor parenting to abuse of child support payments, child support investigations expose all: From Huntington Beach to Glendale and beyond, family law cases are on the rise. With countless families strained by the misuse of child support payments, unfair child custody rulings, and possibly unsafe conditions for a child at the hands of an ex-partner, joining forces with an experienced private investigator can help you to regain control over your family’s lives. Don’t suffer the continuous emotional and financial strain of your former partner’s ineptitude, and ensure a happy, healthy future for your child – let the surveillance experts at Paramount Investigative Services gather the evidence needed for you to make an indisputable case in court.
When you choose Paramount Investigative Services Inc., you benefit from the knowledge and experience of the best private investigators in Los Angeles. We invite you to read our Five Star Google and our Five Star Yelp reviews for yourself to see why we’re the trusted choice for investigative services in LA.
What Can A Private Investigator Do To Help?
During your free phone or email consultation, we’ll discuss your case in-depth to determine the most efficient approach to deliver maximal results. We’ve spent decades working alongside attorneys and serving as expert witnesses in high-profile court cases, which allows us to gather evidence specifically tailored for court usage. We’re committed to the favorable outcome of your case – especially for investigations centered around the wellbeing of children.
While law enforcement has its restrictions, a private investigator can spend days on end gathering evidence of your former partner’s spending habits and parenting techniques (or lack thereof) through the use of discreet surveillance. After gathering the evidence needed, you’ll have the peace of mind not only knowing exactly what’s happening around your child, but also that your case will withstand the rigors of court with ease.
How We Approach Child Support Investigations
Working off the initial suspicions of our clients, we perform a few days’ worth of subtle surveillance to gather initial evidence about the individual’s habits and behaviors. Our experienced investigators meticulously observe and document any unusual or questionable activity. This helps us build a clear picture of the individual's actions, particularly in relation to any potential threats or harmful behavior. We capture any and all unsavory activity on video, and even run background checks on any other persons in the household that could have a criminal background (such as violent offenders and sexual predators) and pose a threat to your child. Following our in-depth surveillance and initial investigation, we’ll provide a comprehensive report, pictures, and video evidence. Should the case go to court, our investigators are ready to provide expert testimony to support your case, helping to ensure the judge makes the best decision for your child’s safety.
Who's Watching Your Child?
Is your child talking about staying in or visiting places that sound oddly familiar – like a relative’s home or apartment? It’s likely your former partner is concealing their true finances and dropping your child off at a grandparent or relative’s home while they attend work. Not only does this defeat the purpose of shared custody (allowing them to spend quality time with their child), but it’s also a triable offense as they’re lying to the court about their finances and employment status. Don’t let these transgressions pass you by – hire a private investigator to discover the truth, and provide the upbringing your child needs while saving your financial stability!
Is your ex cohabitating with someone?
It goes without saying that if you're attempting to gain child custody, you need evidence to prove your stance in court. The judge won't accept just a “he said, she said” argument – you need indisputable proof if you want a chance at success. That's where a qualified private investigator comes in. A licensed and experienced Los Angeles private investigator can gather video evidence, and serve as an expert witness in court to provide the judge with hard evidence to support your claims. In addition, any communication you have with the child's other parent can be used as great evidence – so don't delete any texts or emails. However, you'll need more than just communication to ensure your case goes smoothly, so it's best to obtain the assistance of an expert PI in addition to your attorney.
Paramount Investigative Services: Los Angeles’ Preferred Private Investigator
Having spent over two decades as a private investigator in Los Angeles, Paramount Investigative Services’ lead investigator Ken Childs boasts the experience and reputation to deliver the results you need with unparalleled professionalism. Paramount Investigative Services’ team of licensed and insured investigators work tirelessly to form a network of private detectives capable of following, recording, and then acting as a witness to a potential bad parent's behavior in court. Trust your case’s success to Los Angeles’ premier private investigators: Paramount Investigative Services. With countless testimonials from satisfied clients of our child custody investigation services, Paramount Investigative Services’ surveillance and investigation services remain unparalleled in LA. Give us a call or email today for a free consultation!
Frequently Asked Questions of PI's
What types of cases do we handle?
We take on all types of cases from workers comp fraud and personal injury insurance fraud, to cheating husbands, cheating wives, cheating boyfriends and cheating girlfriends. See our full list of investigative services here
Is it worth hiring a Private Investigator?
Yes, depending on your needs and the results, they can certainly sway your case in your favor.
As a Los Angeles private investigator, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable our work can be. In insurance fraud investigations, we can locate, surveil, and document everything carefully so attorneys or insurance companies have solid, actionable evidence.
I always tell my clients this: if you believe someone is up to something, they probably are. For example, in workers’ comp fraud cases, we operate under the assumption that the claimant is still working. Let’s face it, Los Angeles is too expensive not to work!
Sure, hiring a PI can feel like a gamble. But when it pays off, the return can be huge. We’ve saved companies hundreds of thousands and on a few cases millions of dollars by exposing the truth.
If you’re wondering whether hiring a PI is worth it, I’d say: when the stakes are high and you want the truth, the right Los Angeles private investigator can make all the difference
How can I verify a private investigators license?
Verifying a California private investigators license is easy. Google “BSIS” and then click “Verify a Private Investigators license” Enter Paramount Investigative Services and License number 24065 for our current licensing information or Click this link for our current license information
What do child custody investigators look for in a child custody case?
Typically on the private side of child custody investigations we work with clients in four scenarios and examine the following: Is the child where and who they should be with? Is the ex lying to the courts about their income or whether they are working or not? Is the parent drinking and driving and finally are they violating any court orders?
Is it illegal follow my child and my ex partner or spouse?
No it is not illegal for a licensed private investigator to follow your spouse or child so long as there weren't any laws broken while doing so. If you have any further questions you can read more about our child custody investigation services.
Is it illegal to hire a private investigator for Child custody cases?
It is not illegal for a licensed private investigator to perform surveillance investigations with regards to child custody issues. In fact, it is one of our main sources of case work. Often times we perform surveillance to see who the child is with or if the ex is working or not and lastly are there any court orders being violated?
What is the most important factor in child custody cases?
The most important factor is having court orders outlining what the two parties have been ordered to do; Visitation, stay away orders and or no drinking orders. If the judge didn't order it and or the parties didn't agree upon terms, then it doesn't matter if we capture video of the parent having a glass of wine or beer (As that in itself isn't against the law.)
How is child custody determined in Los Angeles?
There is no straight forward answer to this question as each situation is different. You must consider the following factors; age of the kids, the more stable environment, the parents income and more. The courts ideally want to keep the family unit together the best they can.
How do I get full custody in Los Angeles?
Sadly, you won't get full custody unless your partner doesn't want custody or ex spouse has an extreme criminal record or a known history of substance abuse. Something else to be mindful of is each courthouse and each judge are different. Though typically cases are similar, the difference makers are your judges and your attorneys ability to negotiate your specific situation.
How long do child custody investigations take?
Child custody investigations typically take two to three days and budget permitting. However, more extreme cases may be investigated over the course of a couple of years.
Who wins most child custody cases?
Judges want the child to have a resemblance of a “Family Unit”. That means that the courts typically want the mother and father in the child's life. When it comes to who gets more custody, that would be determined by many factors; living situations, safe environment, schools, jobs, income etc.
Is it illegal to hire a private investigator to follow someone?
It is legal for private investigators to follow someone in many countries, as long as they are conducting their activities within the bounds of the local laws and do not engage in trespassing or harassment. If you are in need of surveillance services click here to read more.
