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Child Custody Investigator · NY · NJ
Child Custody Private Investigator — NY · NJ
Documenting the truth in custody disputes — to the standard family court requires. Licensed Cop Call Private Investigations investigators have spent over 35 years gathering court‑admissible evidence in custody cases across New York and New Jersey.
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured in NY + NJ — NY Lic. #11000188552 · NJ Lic. #9525
- 35+ Years Investigation Experience
- Serving NY · NJ · Westchester · Rockland · Bergen
- Court‑Admissible Evidence
- Free 15‑Minute Confidential Consultation
When custody is on the line, evidence is everything.
Family-court judges decide custody based on what’s in the best interests of the child. That standard is documented through evidence — patterns of behavior, parenting fitness, environment, and the credibility of each parent’s claims.
If you have legitimate concerns about your co-parent’s conduct, judgment, or environment, the family court won’t act on suspicion. It will act on properly gathered evidence presented through your attorney by a credible investigator.
That’s where Cop Call Private Investigations comes in. We’ve spent two decades providing the documentation that lets family-law attorneys advocate effectively. We don’t pick sides. We document facts.
What we document in custody cases
Parenting‑time compliance.
Whether visitation is occurring as ordered, whether transitions are happening on schedule, whether the child is being delivered to the agreed location.
Environmental concerns.
Substance use in the home, unsafe conditions, presence of unauthorized adults, sleeping arrangements that fail safety standards.
Behavioral patterns.
Repeated late pickups, inappropriate companions, alcohol or drug indicators during parenting time.
Cohabitation status.
When relevant to relocation, support modification, or new‑partner safety concerns.
Out‑of‑state activity.
Tracking visits, residence claims, or removal concerns.
Social media + digital footprint analysis.
Public posts that contradict claims made in court filings.
Our process — designed around your attorney
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Confidential Consultation | Free · 15 min
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We outline what we propose to investigate, the methods we’ll use, the time required, and a price. Your attorney reviews and approves.
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Field Investigation
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Final Report
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Cop Call Private Investigations investigators are available to testify as fact witnesses. Our reports and our credibility on the stand have helped attorneys win the custody outcomes their clients deserved.
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Free 15‑minute consultation · Bonded & insured · Discreet response within 24 hours
Risks of hiring a private investigator for child custody — and how we manage them
It’s a fair question — and one we’re asked often. Hiring an investigator for a custody case carries real risks if it’s done wrong. Here are the four most common, and the specific ways Cop Call Private Investigations mitigates each.
Why family‑law attorneys refer their clients here
Divorce and family‑law attorneys across the tri‑state area refer clients to us because they need investigators they trust. That means:
- Licensed in NY + NJ. Unlicensed investigators' evidence can be challenged or excluded.
- Family‑court‑experience‑driven reporting. We know how exhibits get filed and what judges weigh.
- Discretion. Our presence does not announce itself. We don't make a custody case worse by being noticed.
- Investigator availability for testimony. We show up to court when the case calls for it.
- 35+ years tri‑state experience. We know NY, NJ, and CT family‑court culture and standards.
- Direct attorney coordination. We communicate with your attorney from the moment they're involved.
Frequently asked questions
Custody investigations vary widely in scope. Documenting a single visitation handoff to verify compliance is hours of work; building a multi‑week pattern of environmental concerns is a substantially larger engagement. Your attorney (or you) will see the budget range during the free consultation, before committing. Most family‑law clients find Cop Call Private Investigations pricing competitive vs. the cost of losing the custody case.
Either order works, but coordinating with an attorney early helps shape what we investigate and how we report it. If you don’t have an attorney yet, we can recommend tri‑state family‑law attorneys we’ve worked alongside. The decision is yours.
Photo and video evidence, timestamped activity logs, documented investigator observations, and investigator testimony — all of which Cop Call NY produces to evidentiary standards. Evidence gathered illegally (trespass, illegal recording, illegal tracking) is generally inadmissible and can damage your case. We don’t gather evidence that way.
No. Discretion is essential — both because it preserves the integrity of the investigation, and because tipping off the other parent can affect their behavior in ways that hurt your case. Our investigators are trained to remain unnoticed.
Most engagements range from a few days of targeted surveillance to multi‑week documentation of patterns. We estimate the duration in your engagement plan.
Yes. Cop Call NY operates across the tri‑state area. We handle interstate custody matters regularly, including relocation cases and out‑of‑state visitation compliance.
Ready to know the truth?
A licensed Cop Call Private Investigations investigator will speak with you confidentially about your situation. There’s no obligation, and the consultation is free.
Serving NY · NJ · CT · Long Island · Westchester · Rockland · Bergen