PI: Don't Go Through a Divorce Without One
Posted by Divorce Network, March 2010
Most people going through a divorce think of private investigators as a means of exposing infidelity. It is true that they can determine if your spouse is dating or living with someone else while still married to you, but private investigators also can provide a wealth of other services that may help build your divorce case—or even ease your mind. Below are a few reasons it pays to hire a private investigator before filing for divorce.
Abusing or neglecting your children
No one wants to believe that their spouse could engage in abuse or neglect. But if you think there’s even a remote possibility your soon-to-be-former spouse is harming your children, you owe it to them to find out for sure.
Hiding assets
Private investigators don’t necessarily need a car and a camera to perform their jobs. When they’re researching the possibility of hidden assets, all they need is a computer and a little information from you. If your spouse is hiding assets from you and the court, it can dramatically influence the size of your divorce settlement, how much support you’re given, and other financial matters. Make sure you receive everything that you’re entitled to by determining whether he or she is hiding assets.
Cheating
This is especially important to determine if your state considers infidelity as grounds for divorce. You need proof; your hunch isn’t enough. You also may need professionals to testify to the affair. Even if it doesn’t matter legally, many spouses hire a private investigator simply because they need to know the truth. It provides closure that may finally allow them to move on after their divorce.
Whatever your reason for hiring a private detective during a divorce, it can make all the difference in your family’s safety, your finances, and your peace of mind.
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