Date: 3 Apr 2001
Answered by: Mark Keenan, Editor, Divorce-Online
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I have filed for divorce due to my wifes adultery, she refuses to discuss the marital home which has approx 40k equity. She has continued to live in the martial home with her new partner, I have been assessed by the csa but her earnings do not come into the assessment because she is claiming Family Tax Credit, she denies that her partner is living there, she earns approx 19k per year, I believe that she has supressed her earnings by manipulating her flexi time hours to qualify for Family Tax Credit. I have two children. With the assessment that I have had from the csa I will be forced to live on around £60 per week. I am concerned that when we go to court she will continue to deny that her partner lives in the home, what do I need to do to convince the csa and court that her partner is living there in order to make the assessment fair and release the equity, any suggestions will be gratefully received.
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You need proof of his cohabitation and the only way you can do that is to have the house watched and photographs taken and affidavit evidence given.
I suggest you contact a Private Detective ASAP to find out how much it would cost to have this work done for you.
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Date: 11 Sep 2000
Answered by: Mark Keenan, Editor, Divorce-Online
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We're using a Private Investigator to prove my husband's ex-wife let the house to tenants. Would a statement from the ex-tenants or neighbours be sufficient proof for a Court? As soon as she knew we had found out, she moved back in.
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I would have thought a statement from neighbours or the ex tenant would be sufficient as long as they are prepared to attend court if necessary. |
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Date: 1 Sep 2000
Answered by: Andy Keenan, Private Investigator
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My husband is having an affair with a work friend, I believe.
I know they go to conferences and exhibitions together.
What would you advise I do if I want to catch them red handed?
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Sonia,
Thanks for your question. This is a difficult one to answer with such a small amount of information, but here goes,
If they are going to conferences etc then I assume they are staying overnight ? If they are then this would be a prime example of putting in a mole in the hotel. There are various ways and means of photographing them, for instance in the bar after a few drinks when they will be inclined to feel "safe" and be somewhat open about what they are doing.
They would of course have seperate bookings in the hotel. If they stayed in the same rooom all night, Someone observes them enter and leave the following morning then that would be good evidence that they are misbehaving !! |
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Date: 12 Jun 2000
Answered by: Andy Keenan, Private Investigator
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I have recently discovered that my Dad was divorced before he married my Mum. My Dad has recently died and I have found out that he had children from his first marriage. How would I go about finding his former wife? I know the town and her full name when she was married to my Dad.
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A detective would check existing data bases for the name and address. If that did not help they would employ a specialist Trace Agent who will instigate a search of records which are in the public domain via his data base. No find would mean no Fee. If he finds her you can expect to pay a fee of between £50 to £150 depending on time taken.
If the Trace Agent was unable to assist, the Detective would approach The Varsity Directory of Investigators and obtain a quote for a local "on Foot" search by asking former neighbours around the town where she used to live with your father. On appointment of the investigator the client would restrict him/her to a reasonable fee and insist they report back by phone daily and at the conclusion they would prepare a fully costed written report. You would probably have to pay a retainer of 25% of the agreed fee. For a job such as this I would restrict the agent to no more than £250.00 including all expenses.
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Date: 24 May 2000
Answered by: Andy Keenan, Private Investigator
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What has been your most unusual assignment?
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Following a Lebanese Arms Dealer around London for 2 weeks 24 hours a day, Having a room in the next one to his and pursuading the cleaner to let us have a look in his room.
We found nothing.He hired a very large limousine everyday making it easy to follow, he just drove around London and in the evening went clubbing, all on the companies expense.His employers thoughtthat he was double dealing with another arms dealer. They still sacked him due the the very large expense bill for his trip to London where he said he was "drumming up business" |
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