DIVORCE & DOMESTIC MATTERS
Replace uncertainty with professionally gathered facts.
Discreet investigative support for divorce, domestic concerns and family-law matters in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Information for important personal and legal decisions.
Uncertainty in a marriage, divorce or family-law dispute can affect your finances, relationships and ability to make sound decisions. Shield helps clients move beyond suspicion and incomplete information with discreet, legally obtained facts.
We work directly with individuals and, when appropriate, coordinate with family-law attorneys. Before beginning, we listen to your concerns, explain what an investigation can realistically accomplish and develop an approach based on your specific questions.
Domestic investigation services may include:
- Hidden-asset and financial research
- Infidelity-related investigations
- Lawful surveillance and activity documentation
- Child-custody and parenting-time fact development
- Witness interviews
- Background and public-record research
- Location of individuals
- Support for divorce and family-law proceedings
Discretion comes first
No reputable investigator can promise a particular outcome. Shield can promise professional judgment, careful documentation and respect for the sensitive nature of every domestic matter.
DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION FAQS
What clients want to know.
Domestic investigations are personal and often emotionally difficult. Shield explains what is realistic before any work begins.
Can a private investigator help locate hidden assets in a divorce?+
An investigator may research public records, property, business affiliations and other lawfully available information that could help identify undisclosed assets or financial relationships. Financial findings should be reviewed with the client’s attorney or financial professional.
Can Shield investigate suspected infidelity?+
Yes. Depending on the circumstances, Shield may use lawful surveillance, public-record research and other appropriate methods to document relevant activity. We first discuss the client’s objective and whether an investigation is likely to provide useful information.
Can a private investigator help with a child-custody matter?+
An investigator may document observable conduct, verify information, locate witnesses or develop facts relevant to a custody dispute. Shield does not make custody recommendations; courts and qualified legal professionals determine how information may be used.
Is surveillance legal in Michigan?+
Private investigators may conduct surveillance from lawful locations and within applicable privacy and recording laws. Shield evaluates the requested work and will not use unlawful entry, impersonation, harassment or other prohibited methods.
How long does a divorce or domestic investigation take?+
Timing depends on the questions involved, available information and the type of work required. Some research can be completed quickly, while surveillance or complex asset research may require multiple stages. Shield discusses timing and scope before beginning.