Child Support Investigation

A child support investigation is a legal process used to gather evidence for a court case. It can be especially helpful in cases where one parent attempts to hide assets and income.

Most state agencies have strict enforcement guidelines and penalties for failure to pay child support. However, some cases fall through the cracks due to a lack of resources or manpower.

Gathering Evidence

Gathering evidence during a child support investigation is a complex process. There are numerous laws and rules that must be followed for this to happen. This is why it is best to have a lawyer who understands all of the intricacies of gathering evidence in child support cases.

Our goal is to make sure that we get efficient evidence that you can present in court. We do this by using a variety of methods that work for your specific situation and your case.

We can obtain video and photographic evidence that shows abuse, neglect or lack of proper supervision during a custody investigation. This evidence is highly valuable to a court in making an appropriate decision that is in the best interest of your child.

We can also obtain information about the financial background of both parents, including their income and expenses. This can help determine how much a parent should be required to pay in child support.

Surveillance

There are a lot of things that go into a child support investigation, and one of the most important is surveillance. Surveillance is the process of closely observing an individual or group and recording their activities. This can be done in many different ways, but a private investigator will most likely use cameras and other equipment to capture the evidence.

It can be as simple as following them around town or as elaborate as using an ingenious disguise to park and wait for them at a specific location. This is especially important in child custody cases, where a parent may be ignoring the court’s orders to stay close by and monitor their kids at all times.

Surveillance may also be used to find out whether your former partner is hiding assets that will help you win your case. This can be as simple as requesting income verification or as complex as a database search. Regardless of the type of investigation you are dealing with, our Greenville private investigators can make sure that the most efficient evidence is used to win your case.

Witness Testimony

During a child support investigation, it is important to have witnesses who can testify about their personal experiences with you and your child. They can also provide testimony about your parenting skills and how well you care for your child.

You may also be able to obtain witness testimony from medical providers. These witnesses can give expert opinion on whether you are physically fit or have a substance abuse problem that is affecting your ability to parent your child.

In addition, you can request that a mental health professional conduct a psychological evaluation of you or your child. These professionals are often called to testify in court as experienced witnesses based on their specific knowledge and experience in the field of mental health.

Court Testimony

During a child support investigation, the parties may submit evidence in the form of documents, affidavits, exhibits or oral testimony. During the hearing, the child support magistrate will consider this evidence to decide the case and make the necessary findings.

When you testify in court, you swear that you are telling the truth about what you know and understand. It is a serious crime to lie in court and can result in a jail sentence of up to 14 years.

If you receive a subpoena, take time off work and bring someone to watch your children while you are in court. Be sure that you have all your documents and that you are prepared to answer questions and present your evidence in front of the judge and jury.