Asset Searches: A Private Investigator's Guide

Different Forms of Asset Investigations

Investigative agencies conduct asset investigations to help individuals and businesses meet their legal responsibilities, collect debts or verify financial statements.

Divorce

Spouses often conceal assets during a marriage, but this is more typical following a divorce. Personal assets that might have been covered include hidden bank accounts, real estate you might not be aware they hold, and unreported inheritances.

If a prenuptial agreement exists, it may determine who gets these assets after a divorce, but if any were bought or acquired throughout a marriage, you have a right to know about them.

Conduct an asset search inquiry if you have any reason to believe the spouse is concealing assets or if you wish to be entirely prepared for the divorce.

Filing Lawsuits

When the lawsuit is in the pre-litigation phase, it is advisable to ask for an asset investigation. Pre-litigation is the stage before you submit a formal lawsuit. When the lawsuit has been filed, litigation begins. A fair settlement or even a lawsuit strategy may benefit from an asset investigation.

Child Support Cases

The majority of individuals provide correct financial information when discussing child support. A person is then expected to make specific contributions to assist their child(ren) until they are old enough to sustain themselves. 

Yet, in particular child support situations, the parent makes false facts about their financial situation or income. A private investigator is frequently hired to conduct an asset search since this is seen as a concealed asset. 

Surveillance, background check, and other types of investigation will probably be part of the asset search. These methods enable a private detective to compile data that their client may use as evidence in court.

What Role Can a Private Investigator Play?

Private investigators have a lot in common. A private investigator is educated in investigation methods, which is the fundamental distinction between them and detectives. However, a private investigator cannot carry out a search order or arrest a person.

Private investigators require a license after completing training in school to acquire and put their investigation skills into practice. A private investigator may provide customers with a variety of investigating methods, such as:

• Asset searches
• Surveillance
• Interviews
• Locates
• Background checks

Apex Investigation Solutions can conduct a proper asset search for you. If you are going through a divorce or about to file a lawsuit, it can help you to have a private investigator protecting your self-interest.