Family Law Attorney Services

Obtain a Favorable Settlement for Your Client

  • “My husband has moved out. My attorney needs to know where he lives, and if anyone is living with him. Can you help?”

  • “My ex-wife has a new boyfriend. My attorney and I believe she’s violating the divorce dissolution by having him stay over when our children are there. Can you help?”

  • “I'm concerned about the welfare of my children while they are visiting with my ex-husband. Can you help?”

Indiana is a “no-fault” divorce state and it is not necessary to prove infidelity or another transgression in order to obtain a divorce. However, when children or family assets are at risk, an investigation is the best way to protect a spouse’s interest in community property and to insure the safety and well-being of children, who will be facing a traumatic situation under the best of circumstances. Other times, a husband and wife may be joint-owners of substantial business interests and an investigation is needed to determine if one spouse has taken any action to move or hide assets.

Trace Investigations assists family law attorneys and their clients by:

  • Providing service of process at various stages of a divorce action.

  • Investigating an unfaithful spouse to identify a new love interest or other relevant activities.

  • Providing forensic evidence of spyware or malware on a client’s cell phone or tablet.

  • Investigating living arrangements of an ex-spouse to determine the effect on children.

  • Searching for assets or property that has been fraudulently conveyed.

The benefits of an investigation:

  • Protection: Community property and children are protected.

  • Evidence of Criminal Activity: Forensic evidence could prove a respondent’s illegal acts.

  • Better Settlement: Hidden assets and property are discovered.

  • Advantage: Timely service of process.

  • Ability to Prevail: The attorney is able to obtain a favorable settlement for his or her client.

FAQs

  • Not necessarily. Indiana is a no-fault divorce state. You do not have to establish infidelity to file for divorce, and in most cases, it has no bearing on the division of assets. However, often times there are other issues that bear investigating when a spouse is suspected of being unfaithful. For example, many couples have substantial joint assets and a wronged spouse needs to protect his or her share of those assets. Other times, there are child custody concerns.

  • Occasionally. When contacted by an individual who suspects a spouse of cheating, we always recommend consulting with an attorney to explore legal options before hiring an investigator. If a client just wants to know for sure if their spouse is unfaithful, we will determine on a case by case basis if we can assist.

  • Many of our family law investigations involve petitions for modification of child custody, well after the marriage dissolution. It’s not uncommon for divorce agreements to place restrictions on one party or the other regarding shared custody of young children. For example, a new “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” is prohibited from staying overnight if the children are there. An investigation is necessary to prove co-habitation, in addition to determining details about this new person in the children’s lives.

  • Yes, when necessary. We provide our clients with a detailed investigation report, supported by photographic or video evidence. Our investigators are experienced in courtroom decorum.

  • Our family law cases are billed by the hour plus expenses. We work closely with our attorney clients in establishing budgets for an investigation, and work within those parameters. For all family law investigations, we require a retainer arrangement.

  • We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal and checks.

  • You can always call our office from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (phone 812-334-8857). Our investigators have cell phone numbers and email addresses printed on their business cards and often communicate directly with clients during cases. You can also go to our contact page and send us a message. If you have a legal matter you think an investigator can help you with, we want to hear from you.

Get in Touch

For assistance, please email use the contact form and we will get back to you within 24 hours. For immediate assistance, please call us at 812-334-8857.

Testimonials

  • “I greatly appreciated your help and kindness during a very difficult time. I confirmed my suspicions and am moving forward for myself and my two daughters. Better days ahead!”

    From a client letter, July 2014

  • “I have found the Trace associates to be professional, effective and versatile. I have had much success working with Trace for criminal cases, family law issues and collections.”

    Frederick A. Turner, Esq.