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Are Private Investigators Legal in Canada?

Are Private Investigators Legal in Canada? You’re likely familiar with Hollywood portrayals of Private Investigators that would lead you to wonder if they’re even legal in Canada. It’s a fair question given how unrealistic tv and films make PIs look (think James Bond, Nancy Drew, and just about any tv-star-PI posing as a murder detective). …

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From Child Custody to Child Abduction Cases – How Private Investigators Help

According to the Canadian Department of Justice, around 5 million Canadians divorced or separated between 1991 and 2011. Some of the couples that divorced or separated during this time period also had children (approximately 38%). The majority of these couples, and all couples who divorce with children, resolved their child custody disputes either through mediation …

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5 Ways We Can Help Protect Your Children

At Smith Investigation Agency, we offer a wide range of investigation services for our clients. But one that we hold close to our hearts as parents ourselves is the services that we offer that help protect your children. As a parent, your child’s safety is your number one priority. And we can help you get …

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Child Custody Surveillance—The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Entering the world of child custody cases can often leave people feeling a little emotional. The spectrum of these types of cases is wide as no two cases are ever the same—but the bottom line is clear. While two parents no longer wish to remain married, the safety and well-being of their children is a …

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Top 5 PI Tips: Surveillance In a Child Custody Case

Private investigators in North America are often called upon to investigate cases where one parent believes that the other parent is mistreating their child. While these cases are often difficult to work with, any good private investigator will want to help get to the truth of the matter. After all, everyone wants a child to …

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Private Investigators and Child Custody Cases

Sarah isn’t happy. Her parents are going through a divorce, and they’ve been fighting non-stop. They can’t decide on anything: from who gets the house to whether or not her Dad will have to pay child support! They’re even fighting about who gets to keep the expensive china they were given on their wedding day. …

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