Child support investigations are a rather sensitive area, as they come into play during the divorce process or immediately after it has been finalized.
In this article, we will delve deeper into this topic, highlighting the importance of verifying the veracity of the ex-spouse's statements , and then move on to the key role that the detective agency plays in ensuring fair maintenance payments.
What is maintenance allowance?
Alimony is a sum of money that one of the two ex-spouses must pay to the other following separation or divorce. The goal is to ensure a certain financial balance between the two parties , so that the economically weaker ex-spouse can maintain an adequate standard of living.
It is established by the judge based on a series of factors, which can be modified or revoked if the economic conditions of one of the two parties change.
It should also be noted that maintenance payments should not be confused with spousal support payments, which are applied after divorce and have different regulations.
When is it appropriate to investigate child support?
Unfortunately, it can happen that the maintenance payment has been "rigged" by the ex-spouse, in order to pay a lower amount of money or with the opposite objective, that is, asking for a larger amount than what the other party should pay.
Similar situations occur when one of the two parties implements unfair practices:
- Hides your income or assets.
- ·He declares to the judge that he has no job, even if he works illegally.
- He lives permanently with a new partner (this can lead to either a reduction or revocation of the allowance).
How does a detective agency ensure proper child support?
In order to present incriminating evidence in court, a private investigator carries out various investigations, making use of modern surveillance tools and techniques.
Considering all the irregularities and financial inconsistencies that may have occurred regarding maintenance payments, we can highlight 4 types of investigations to support the potentially injured party.
Income surveys
The goal is to verify the individual's standard of living and financial capacity . First, the investigator will analyze the individual's lifestyle, verifying whether it is consistent with their declared income. If undeclared sources of income are discovered , such as property rentals, unregistered businesses, or other undeclared work , the investigator will collect evidence to present to the judge.
Cohabitation investigations
These checks are used to determine whether the recipient of the maintenance is living permanently with a new partner without having declared this to the judge, as such a situation could lead to the revocation of the maintenance.
The detective agency in charge therefore deals with:
- ·Monitor the home with extreme discretion, documenting the entrances and exits of the accused party.
- Collect multimedia evidence of the frequency of cohabitation.
- Collect any evidence of shared expenses, whether it's bills, common purchases, or testimonials from friends or acquaintances.
Asset, banking and financial investigations
It is also advisable to find out if there are any hidden assets or assets transferred , with the sole purpose of not paying the check or paying a lower amount.
In these cases the investigator will deal with:
- Analyze real estate assets, from apartments to land, including properties registered in the name of third parties.
- Track investments in stocks, bonds, or cryptocurrencies, which were hidden from the judge.
Trust the experience of the Ponzi Investigations Group to conduct investigations into child support payments.
If you suspect that there are irregularities in your ex-spouse's declaration (whether you are receiving the alimony or giving it to the other party), it is important to entrust the work to a competent investigative agency , which can guarantee a thorough investigation of your ex-spouse, in full compliance with privacy and current regulations.
Once the search is complete, the professional investigator will provide you with a detailed report with all the evidence discovered, so you can use it in court.
The Ponzi Investigations Group boasts extensive experience in the sector, with its roots dating back to the early 50s , thanks to the first business in Milan of the brothers Tom and Vittorio Ponzi.
Nowadays the agency carries out numerous investigations for private individuals , such as:
- ·Investigations for maintenance payments.
- Investigations and monitoring of minors.
- ·Infidelity investigations.
- Investigations into blackmail and harassment.
- Investigations for separations and divorces.
- Missing Persons Investigations.
Want the guarantee of being supported by true professionals? Entrust your case to the Ponzi Investigations Group!
Contact our main office in Milan or our office in Bologna.
