Adultery Under The Microscope!

By:Shaun Parker

In recent years there has been a steady increase in the use of Private investigator services for assistance in divorce and matrimonial associated issues. A recent survey undertaken and published by Grant Thornton Statistics indicates that nearly half (49%) of divorce cases now involve at least one of the services of a private investigator.

This is hardly surprising as it could be argued that the use of a private investigator to uncover the hidden truth of a deceitful partner, allows for a fair and more accurate decision to be made by the other partner and also indeed the courts. Without uncovering the truth of hidden relationships and affairs, together with undeclared funds and assets, decisions must be made on statements and submitted information alone.

Insight into dozens of cases reveal partners statements to be unreliable and often false, with the intention to deceive and benefit either materially of financially. For instance it is becoming easier to set up overseas banking and investments and to divert large sums of cash into these accounts; however the ability to cover up the truth is being superseded by the rapidly increasing abilities of private investigators to uncover the real evidence.

An in depth study of fact and figures reveal that the primary actual reason for divorce is still infidelity, with a total of 153,399 divorces in England and Wales during 2006 and an average marriage lasting only 11.5 years.

The tasks that a private investigator may be involved in during a divorce or partner investigation are wide and varied and one case may involve several areas of investigation. What a private investigator may undertake and how an investigation is carried out depends largely on the specific situation, but also on the available funds of the person requiring the information.

Asset searches
It is fairly common for one partner to hide money, investments or even property from the other partner and give false declarations to the courts. The assets are sometimes hidden during the separation stage of the divorce, but quite often are hidden over many months or even years prior to the separation or divorce as a pre-planned scheme.

A private investigator with the right connections and experience will be able to locate many of these hidden assets both within the UK and overseas, and report the findings to the courts. This then places the partner supplying the false information in a difficult legal position, not to mention throwing other information that has been supplied into doubt.

Surveillance
A popular tool of a private investigator in a matrimonial or partner investigation is that of surveillance. It is common to carry out professional surveillance in teams of 4 or more agents, and is very effective at monitoring and recording the movements of a spouse, and photographing or videoing any relevant actions. Providing that the surveillance in non-obtrusive, much of the information gained can be presented to a court should it be required, together with the statements of the investigator who had witnessed the events.

General intelligence and investigation
It is common for a private investigator to use a variety of areas of investigation to the maximum effect during a partner or divorce enquiry, and legally gained evidence of spending, communications including telephone and email, earnings and lifestyle can often assist the case by providing the evidence that is necessary to secure a fair outcome.

The modern private investigator also has at his disposal many electronic devices that he can use to secure information. If used correctly and legally they can provide extremely useful intelligence and although the evidence may be less useful in a court of law, this information can in itself be useful to assist in gaining other court admissible intelligence about the partners activities.

Digg del.icio.us Blink Stumble Spurl Reddit Netscape Furl

Article keywords: divorce, adultery, legal, solicitors, private investigation, PI, investigators, snooping, spying

Article Source: http://www.articles2k.com

Shaun Parker is at the sharp end of detective work as a Private Investigator and has seen a massive shift in how often he is being contracted by everyday people.

Top Legal Articles
1). how to defer jury duty By : Phil Wiley Let’s face it. Jury duty can be a drag, but most of all it’s not always convenient when we’re called up to service. So how can you defer jury duty?
2). A Power of Attorney is Your Legal Representative By : James Hunt What is a power of attorney? Most people have heard this phrase used before...
3). The New Bankruptcy “Means Test” Explained in Plain English By : Charles J. Phelan With the new bankruptcy law in effect as of October 17, 2005, there is a lot of confusion regarding the new "means test" requirement. The means test will be used by the courts to determine eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The purpose of this article is to explain in plain language how the means test works, so that consumers can get a better idea of how they will be affected under the new rules.
4). Estate Planning - No Contest Clause in your Will By : Ronald Hudkins Copyright 2006 Ronald Hudkins There is value in the story of an older client who had seen a very interesting clause employed in a will. There was a great deal of money at stake and the many family members had little reason to love each other, because they had never met and never knew of each other’s existence. It was expected that the will would be heavily contested on several different fronts in every conceivable way.
5). Top 5 To Dos Before Saying “I do” By : by Jennifer Coleman, M.S./ Ed.S., N.C.C., Ros Today, nearly half of all marriages don't last. Everyday I work with couples going through a divorce, many times over preventable conflicts. I’ve lear
6). How to File a claim for Celebrex injury By : Jefferson Highway, General Counsel There is mounting evidence to suggest that Celebrex (aka celecoxib) is linked to an increased risk of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. Celebrex
7). Rentacomputer.com (LSS) Legal Support Services By : John Beagle Renting technology for the Legal ProfessionRentacomputer.com will set-up workspaces in courtrooms, offices and "war rooms" for attorneys and
8). Media Stunts For An Injury Claim By : Mohammad Latif The claims culture arrived in the UK and it was chaos. Door canvassers and telesales, knocking and ringing constantly for an injury claim.
9). golf mental tip - get out of your own way! By : rob moore Get out of your own way Developing a strong mental golf game involves identifying the chief problems that usually stump us, and then lea
10). DUI Law Punishments By : Information Association, LLC It’s no surprise that current DUI Law mandates that DUI punishments cause problems in your personal life in the short term. With punishments such as t

New Legal Articles
1). Personal Injury Compensation Claims By : Julian Hall Not all accidents lead to legal proceedings, however if there are no serious injuries, you may be entitled to recover damages for property and other expenses from the third party. The likelihood of legal proceedings will usually rest on the quantum, or the amount of financial damage which has ensued from the accident.
2). Are You the Lucky Owner of a Lemon? By : Karen Kirby Do you want to put the lemon laws of your state to work for you, but you are a little hesitant that you will succeed? Well, then read on ...
3). California Contractor License Bond By : Seth Miller Before a contractor can receive a contractor’s license in California, the contractor must register with the California Contractors State License Board and pay a Contractor's License Bond or a cash credit. In the event of a contractor's license getting suspended or annulled due to a breach of the Contractors License Law, the contractor must file a disciplinary bond with the CSLB.
4). Montana Child Support the Treasure State By : Holcy Montana Child Support How do you know if you qualify for child support? Child support is available to all single parents in need of financial assistance from the non-custodial parent. In order to receive child support services, you must first fill out an application with the state of Montana. When apply for child support, there will be a non-refundable application fee.
5). Criminal background check By : Stanley Alpin Background checks are a useful screening and selection tool for companies. Of the many types of background checks, criminal background checks are routinely carried out by employers to ensure that they are not courting a risk of physical and mental trauma. In fact, in several states in the U.S, criminal background checks are compulsory for prospects who apply for positions in places such as nursing homes, educational institutions, and adult care centers.
6). Employment background check By : Stanley Alpin Employment background checks are becoming increasingly common these days. The reasons for this include the fact that negligent hiring lawsuits that result from the actions of an errant employee can damage a company’s credibility and lead to hefty fines; companies have become more selective in their choice of employees following the threat of terrorist activities; accepting a resume at face value has resulted in many companies wasting time and money due to frequent hire-and-fire situations.
7). How an employee background check works By : Stanley Alpin Over the past few years pre-employment background checks have gained significance for employers big and small. Companies can either execute the required activities in-house or can outsource them to human resource companies that specialize in carrying out background checks. There is a lot of paper-work, co-coordination, and follow-up that goes into conducting a background check and for this reasons companies prefer to get the job done by an outside agency.
8). Is an instant background check even possible? By : Stanley Alpin Given that there are more than 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States and that information on U.S citizens is scattered across various databases all over 3,142 counties, it is safe to conclude that an instant background check is not possible at present. Yet, there are innumerable companies that purportedly offer instant background checks.
9). What shows up on a criminal record background check? By : Stanley Alpin A criminal record background check can throw up a lot of information on an individual including previous arrests as well as conviction and non-conviction information. The information is obtained from Federal Fugitive files, files from the Department of Corrections prison, state criminal records, databases on sex offenders, and prison parole records.
10). Offshore Trust - Effective Estate Planning, You Decide By : Ronald Hudkins Copyright 2006 Ronald Hudkins The creation of offshore trusts and other financial plans is a way of shielding your assets from the laws of the nation in which you reside. It can sometimes be used to remove one of the two certainties of life; taxes. Americans are far less likely than the citizens of other countries to put assets abroad because, although when you receive the benefits of being free of your country’s laws regarding assets (namely taxation) you also lose the aspect of those laws that are designed to protect your assets.