Should you hire a private investigator?

by Jose Caballero of Caballero Investigations (30-Apr-2009)

Are you being betrayed by your mate or partner? Wouldn't you like to have the necessary proof to put your suspicions to rest? Sometimes doing so provides the relief that comes with knowing the truth to burdensome worries, but it is simply not a good idea to try to collect the evidence yourself. Let professionals do the job the right way – and without the emotion that can blind you to important details – so that you have rock-solid evidence.

A courtroom is no place for the weak at heart or the poor planner. A private investigator can offer a real solution that will provide you with a winning strategy so you will be prepared for your day in court.

Discovering an affair in your relationship is hard enough, but that's just the beginning of what you will face.

In our experience, in far too many cases affairs have been going on for months or even years.  Florida is a no-fault state, but if an investigation can prove that not only has cheating occurred, but that the offending spouse has been spending money and purchasing lavish gifts for someone else, then you could be entitled to 50 percent of all the deviation of funds from the marital estate. We've seen first-hand that the cheater, in many cases, takes vacations he or she calls “business trips,” and spends thousands of dollars with the other person.

This is money that you, if you are a victim of cheating, could be entitled to. It is in your best interest to hire a professional who will not only closely examine the obvious evidence, but also work to develop the total picture which could dramatically impact your bottom-line settlement.

Understanding What To Do

Tired of the same old answers, the same song and dance?  Be careful. When someone suspects a partner is cheating, friends will often suggest checking the partner's phone calls, snooping on his or her computer, and then confronting him or her.

But this is exactly what you should not do – do not confront your partner about cheating without having any solid proof. A cheater is, after all, a liar. He or she will deny, lie, and make you crazy by twisting and manipulating half-truths and stories. For your sake, make sure you have enough proof before confronting your partner. For some people, enough proof is a list of phone calls or a suspicious e-mail. For many people, proof needs to be more substantial – videotape or pictures of their partner's affair. And that is a job for professionals.

And remember: time is frequently of the essence!

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