Most parents who pay child support are good people who will work multiple jobs and move heaven and earth to make the payments as they love their children.  But some will do anything they can to get out of making the payments, either through legal means or by simply not paying the right amount, not paying on time or not paying at all.  If your payments are processed through a state agency with enforcement powers, you can often make your ex do the right thing.  When the payments are made directly to you by your spouse, you and your children are at their mercy.  If this is happening, you have to understand your options.

You can go take your ex to court to seek legal relief but you will have to present evidence showing that the only reason they are not paying the right amount (or anything at all) or you will accomplish little but adding legal costs to your burden.  If you are seeking legal relief in terms of receiving child support payments, you and your lawyer should engage a private investigation firm.  Most private investigation firms are skilled in investigating the financial situations of people they are investigating.  These investigations are done with the utmost discretion so that the person being investigated will not know their finances are being looked at. The evidence that will be produced from these investigations, which can included written documentation as well as photographic and video-graphic evidence of your ex working or living a lifestyle that may be indicative of financial conditions that should not hinder their payment of child support.  When presented to a court you will be in the best possible situation to gain financial justice for your children and yourself.

First, have a well-functioning, no descript vehicle. Meaning to say that your neon blue BMW will probably stand out a bit. Believe me when I tell you that in all my years as an investigator, I’ve had at least a handful of guys show up with flashy cars. I prefer a minivan with legal tint in the back.

Second, make sure your equipment, i.e. camera is fully charged and more importantly with you. Seriously, it happens.

Third, know where to sit. This one is the killer for most rookies, and when I say rookie I mean anyone with three or less years in the field. I would go as far as to say that most investigators feel super uncomfortable unless they have a direct view of the “Subject”. Always know your surroundings and if possible, go for the direct view but not at the expense of getting made within an hour. I could expand on this particular topic more than any other. I’ll save that for a later time and date.

Fourth, don’t be afraid to follow. The biggest tough guys and girls are prone to fall under this spell every so often. Don’t think they (Subject) knows right off the bat that they are being followed. Push the thought completely out of your mind, have some confidence in your skills, and don’t be afraid to lose them. You can always find them later.

Fifth and last point for this particular blog. Always and I mean always do your best to follow the legal rules of the road. Simply stated, “It’s never worth it”. Be it a ticket or worse and accident of any type, it does not pay to break the law.

So while I started out by mentioning, Workman’s Comp Investigations, these simple rules apply to any investigation being marital or child custody. Experience, experience, experience, this is what makes an investigator a real pro. Not your latest hand held camera or your super snazzy hidden pin-hole. Learn the basics, master the basics and you’ll be in our business for a long time to come.

Infidelity has destroyed many people’s emotional well-being. Having the uncertainty of not knowing if your partner is being unfaithful or not is equally disturbing. For this reason, having proven records of your spouse’s infidelity or lack of thereof can bring peace to the mind at last and help you solve this delicate situation you may be immersed in.

Our Charlotte Private Investigators at WB Investigations understand the situation you are going through. Our highly trained staff will give you all the information they find up to the smallest detail. We have decades of experience in the field, which is the reason why you can rest assured the job will get done as fast as possible so you can have your tranquility back in very little time. We have successfully solved many cases of spouse infidelity making us a firm with proper expertise in the area. Our team excels both in spouse surveillance as well as in collecting information so all doubts will be cleared once and for all. We have some of the best photo and video equipment available in order to provide you with the best possible evidence. As if this weren’t enough, our investigators will also provide witness testimony and other data including background searches, etc. if needed. All of this will be extremely useful in case you want to take legal action against an unfaithful spouse.

WB Investigations has worked for very reputable agencies including both federal and local governmental agencies, law offices, and law enforcement parties to ensure that everything is done to the utmost standards.

While reasons vary as to why anyone would want to run a background check on any potential subject there are at least five good and reasonable universal reasons why this is a good idea.

First : Safety

Who is that man or woman I am currently dating? What can their past tell me about who they are and how they can potential influence my future. Are they dangerous, are they prone to abuse, are they habitual law offenders. Can they hurt me and or present a danger to my family.

Second: Honesty

Have they been forth right in who they say they are? Can you trust them? So much can be learned from a simple background check. For instance, does their residential history match what they have told you in the past? Do they co-own property with someone else? Which could be a simple way of determining past relationship status. Does their background check measure up to the person being presented to you?

Third: Due diligence

Are you doing everything in your power to protect your assets? A simple background check on a potential employee, future business partner, buyer or seller could prepare you for what is to come. Know who you are entrusting with your assets.

Fourth: Locating Individuals

Anyone wanting to learn more about who they are and where they came from may want to pursue a background check on estranged family members. Lawyers may want to locate individuals for process service, and or reason number three, follow through with “Due Diligence”.

Fifth: Peace of Mind

Knowledge is power, you owe to yourself to be kept informed of everything and everyone around you.

Each year, millions of individual Americans and businesses forgo reaching out for professional help, which oftentimes leads to insufficient knowledge, proof, and therefore results or rulings.  Whether you are in the process of a divorce or custody battle, just need to know the truth, or your business needs help with background checks or surveillance, hiring a professional private investigator or firm, such as WB Investigations, can help you in more ways than you could ever imagine.  At WB Investigations, our staff and private investigators provide invaluable experience, skills, services, and end results, which clients could not get on their own.  So, if you catch yourself questioning whether or not to hire a private investigator, here are some of the MANY advantages to going through with it.

Here are some reasons why to hire a private investigator

Licensed – Private investigators are licensed and regulated by the state in which they hold the license.  In order to become licensed, a PI must pass a licensing exam, undergo a background check, and are granted permissions and rights civilians are not.

Contacts – Private investigation firms and individuals have endless resources to count on or reach out to, including police officers, lawyers, employees of the courts, insurance specialists, research specialists, and technology gurus.  This provides access to extra knowledge, specialists, resources, and equipment, and results in a more thorough job, increased results, and more detailed information.

Background – Many PIs have a background that makes them experts in the field.  In fact, many PIs have a past in law, law enforcement, insurance, research, and more.  This offers invaluable experience, knowledge, and skill.

Understanding of Law – Due to the nature of the job, background, past experiences, and licensing requirements, private investigators must be experts with the laws within their jurisdiction(s).  This helps prevent any unlawful activity from occurring and helps to prevent clients from getting into trouble.

Time – Private investigating is a PIs job.  They have the time and availability to devote to research and/or surveillance, which most clients’ lives cannot afford or allow.

Skill & Experience – Private investigators have the skill and experience, as well as knowledge of how to effectively and efficiently, uncover information, perform surveillance duties, and interview others.  Some cases can be very complex and tricky, which makes it almost impossible for a normal individual to solve.

Equipment – Many of the tools and pieces of equipment used to solve cases are not only expensive, but very rare.  Surveillance equipment incorporates different kinds of cameras, including photo and video, audio devices, and more.  Additionally, PIs have the computers, databases, and access which are needed for information.

Provide Facts/Evidence – A professional and reputable PI/firm will always provide you with evidence and facts.  A PI is never to disclose information without the evidence, in order to guarantee validity and proof.  This may include photographs, printouts, copies of records, conversations, names, dates, places, etc.  During and at the close of a case, the client should receive progress updates, in written form.

In addition to the above, there are many other advantageous factors to hiring a professional, private investigator.  As the leading investigative firm for Charlotte’s and North Carolina’s Metropolitan area, at WB Investigators we only employ licensed, private investigators with paramount knowledge, experience, and skill.