Custody Compliance Monitoring

Actual evidence needed in cases of custody rights violation?

Some concerning custody issues:

Your child is not returned or picked up on time.
You suspect your child is not staying with the ex-partner as agreed.
Your child indicates they no longer feel safe with your ex-partner.
…

Buytaert & Partners does everything possible to eliminate your last doubts and ensures immediately deployable and legally usable evidence.

Because your child's well-being comes first

If your ex-partner violates the custody agreement or does not properly adhere to the arrangements, you are rightly concerned. What is most important now are the safety and well-being of your child.

Secondly, this situation is also particularly unfair and stressful for you. The agreements made are flagrantly ignored, and you feel powerless. Taking matters into your own hands is not advised. This could only (dangerously) escalate the situation.

What can you do? Seek help from a party that can help put the bare facts on the table. Are you and your lawyer already working on building a legal case? We would gladly support you.

Monitoring compliance with custody, is that allowed?

In most cases, it is permitted for a private detective to investigate compliance with the custody agreement. It goes without saying that we always operate within the boundaries of the law.

This means that our investigation must not infringe upon the privacy of the child or the other parent. And we only use legal tools to obtain information.

Factual findings are needed to contest the agreed custody arrangements or the court-imposed regulation. Or to demonstrate the violation of the custody arrangement, as well as the failure to comply with the agreements around this and/or the lack of necessary care for the child.

Our sole aim is to gather legally usable evidence so that you can take the necessary steps.

Why hire a private detective?

In these kinds of cases, it’s safer to rely on professionals:

We have the experience and expertise to approach situations objectively and gather factual evidence. The interpretation is up to you (and your lawyer).
We operate discreetly and confidentially, which undoubtedly helps prevent further escalation of the situation.
We can identify certain patterns in violations, allowing you to build a well-substantiated case.

Violation of the custody agreement primarily harms your child.

Together with you, we develop a well-thought-out plan of approach, with only one focus: the interest of your child.

Investigation of custody compliance: what and how?

1. Intake conversation

Our private detective first listens to your story completely without obligation. Together with you (and your lawyer), we determine exactly how Buytaert & Partners can assist you. After this conversation, you decide whether to proceed with us. Tip: If you haven’t appointed a lawyer yet, it might be beneficial to do so at this point.

2. Custody investigation

During this investigation, we monitor the time commitment
of the other party by observation and tracking. In this way we
unauthorized (professional) activities in photo and video footage. Also
neighborhood research and questioning can lead to important information.

Every day you receive an interim report from us with
an overview of performance and expenses. At the end of the assignment
a final report. All reports are legally usable.

3. Conclusion of the assignment

When the investigation concludes, depends on the circumstances. Sometimes the private detective gathers enough evidence within a day, other times multiple days are required. We cannot guarantee immediate success, but we commit to an effort undertaking. As a client, you remain closely involved in the investigation.

That's why you choose Buytaert & Partners, experienced private detectives

30+ Years of combined experience

Our detective agency is a highly educated team of experienced professionals dedicated to your case.

Legal expertise

With a Master’s in Law and Criminology, we prove our added value in legal cases.

Personal & client-oriented

Before, during, and after: your private detective is always approachable. The intake interview is free and without obligation.

Total transparency

From start to finish, you know exactly what to expect. No surprises with us. We keep you up-to-date.

What does monitoring custody rights compliance yield?

An anonymous selection from our cases …

CASE 1

A couple was separated and lived not near each other. There was a week-on, week-off arrangement for the care of their son. Now there was a discussion about which school he would attend. Without the father’s knowledge, the mother enrolled their child in the school of her choice. Our investigation found that the child was indeed attending that school, which was conclusive proof of non-compliance with the custody agreement.

CASE 2

In another separated couple, the visitation arrangement was that the children were with the mother for 2 weeks and 1 weekend with the father. However, the father wanted a week-on, week-off arrangement, and the court agreed. The mother protested that the father was never home to care for the children. Instead, the grandmother or babysitter did the caretaking. Our detectives were put on the case and found undeniable evidence supporting the mother’s claim.

CASE 3

If children are not returned on time to the agreed exchange location, it can sometimes be considered parental abduction. For such a case, our private detectives were engaged to follow the ex-partner on those specific exchange days. It turned out that the children were kept longer to do fun activities, such as visiting Quick. In this way, force majeure was ruled out in advance.

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Will my ex-partner find out that an investigation is underway?

During the investigation, everything is kept confidential, and your ex-partner is generally not informed. However, if the collected information is submitted to the court as evidence, the other party will be made aware. It is important to consider this aspect when determining the appropriate strategy.

Can a private investigator also testify in court?

Yes, it is possible. A private detective can act as a witness to explain the findings of their investigation in court. For instance, if it was not possible to capture footage discreetly, they may be asked to present the established facts verbally. This can be crucial in supporting your case.

How is the cooperation with my lawyer?

Private detectives are often hired by lawyers to strengthen a case. This collaboration proceeds very smoothly. Your lawyer specifies which information is relevant to your case, and we conduct targeted investigations and provide detailed reports.

What steps can I take if the custody arrangement is violated?

Initially, you can try to reach a solution through discussion with the other parent. This often leads to an informal agreement. You can also choose to have these arrangements officially recorded by a notary, which increases their legal value.

If mutual communication is no longer possible, it may be necessary to take legal action. In such cases, the reports from our private detective, with their legal evidentiary value, can help the judge make a well-informed decision.

How much does a private investigator cost?

Buytaert & Partners operates with fixed hourly and mileage rates. No additional costs or flat fees. This ensures that, as a client, you always know what to expect. We highly value transparency and open communication. Read more about our approach as a detective agency.

What other detection services do you provide?

In addition to monitoring compliance with custody arrangements, we also conduct investigations into adultery & infidelity, as well as compliance with alimony agreements. We also support businesses and lawyers.

Engage these private investigators to verify custody compliance in a discreet, transparent and results-oriented manner?