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Although private investigative services have been available for decades, part of the general public still assumes that these professionals solely work with law enforcement. Admittedly, private investigators can be invaluable when it comes to uncovering evidence, identifying witnesses, and so on. Nonetheless, this should not make you think that their expertise is limited to collaborating with just the police.

As long as you need sensitive information disclosed to you but do not have the tools or research skills to uncover this data on your own, you should know that a private investigator would be the right professional to hire. Check out the following scenarios that should prompt you to enlist private investigator services.

You Are Planning On Filing for Divorce

Divorce proceedings can be incredibly draining, both emotionally and financially. Thus, if you want to ensure you have the upper hand during these proceedings, whether you choose to go to court or opt for mediation, you need to know what you could be dealing with. This knowledge is especially critical if there is a prenuptial in place that could jeopardize the possibility of you receiving alimony or child support payments once the divorce is concluded. A private investigator can help you build your case in several ways.

Most commonly, this professional can help determine if your spouse was engaging in extramarital affairs, which could make the terms of the prenuptial agreement work in your favor. On the other hand, a private investigator can establish if your spouse has been truthful about the marital assets, as the PI can uncover any properties, bank accounts, and so on that your spouse could try to omit from the divorce settlement. The private investigator could even find incriminating evidence that proves your spouse's lifestyle could be damaging to your children, and this could build your case for sole custody.

You Are Hiring Live-In Staff

Carrying out background checks for every single employee you hire for residential duties, from gardeners to chauffeurs, may seem like overkill. However, as long as you will be hiring an employee to reside in your home, it is best to have a private investigator carry out an extensive background check, so that you know who you will be accommodating in your house.

This measure is especially important when employing a nanny, for example, as this employee will be in direct contact with your kids. The background investigation that the private investigator carries out can provide you with information such as the years of experience the potential employee has, the reasons they parted ways with their previous employer, and whether or not they have a criminal record. As a result, you get to make an informed decision when hiring live-in staff. 

For more information, contact a private investigator in your area.