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). …
Category: Child Custody
Child custody cases can be at times challenging, stressful, and/or complicated. Regardless of the situation, however, the welfare and safety of any children caught in the legal crossfire should always take priority. In the event of a child abduction, disputes over finances, or suspicions of an ex-spouse posing a danger to their safety, calling in a private investigator to get to the bottom of things can prevent the situation from worsening.
This is where we come in here at The Smith Investigation Agency with our range of services ideally suited for child custody circumstances. Some clients call us in for thorough background checks if they want to ensure an ex has a clean criminal record before setting up visitation with the children in question. Other times, surveillance may be required to confirm any suspicions of safety or abuse risks, the findings of which can legally be entered as evidence in preventing someone from being close to the children. Or, in the event of an abduction, the speed and accuracy of our locate services may be able to track down the abductor and children in question.
Regardless, you and your little ones deserve the peace of mind. Learn how our private investigators can assist with child custody investigations in our blog posts on the subject, or contact us today for our services.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
