Divorce & Child Custody Investigations
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DIVORCE & CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIGATIONS
At Haywood Hunt and Associates Inc. we understand that any separation or divorce is a very emotional time in one’s life. Utilizing a skilled team of investigative experts can reduce incidents of false accusations, substantiate legitimate allegations, and ensure that a child’s well-being is first priority. When children’s safety is in question, it is always best to be certain. If no questionable behavior is uncovered, everyone can feel secure knowing the child is in safe hands.
Paying support and or lack of support is another area some individuals elect to avoid by means of declaration of unemployment. However, many times these individuals are working but chose not to disclose. Our mandate is to work as diligently possible to expose these integrity breaches. Contact us today and set up a free consultation with one of our team members to discuss your options.
COVID-19 JOINT CUSTODY COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATIONS
Do you have shared custody and have concerns about your child’s health while in the care of their other parent? Our Surveillance Services Division can investigate to ensure they are being compliant with such things as “are socially distancing while out in the general public? Are they wearing a mask where they are required to do so? Are they mingling in large groups? Are they attending areas and locations they should not be? These are just a few of the questions we may be able to answer with surveillance. If you have concerns about your child’s well being, we can help! Contact us today.
CHEATING SPOUSES | INFIDELITY
Spousal | Partner Surveillance
Vehicle | Foot Surveillance
Covert Surveillance
Fixed Surveillance
DIVORCE & CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIGATIONS
Surveillance
Interviews & Statements
Activity Checks
Neighbourhood Inquiries
YOUTH WATCH
Lifestyle Surveillance
Social Media Investigation
SENIOR CARE AUDIT
Caregiver Surveillance
Care Facility Investigation
Financial Statement Audit
OTHER SERVICES
Cold Case Review
Missing Persons
OUR PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
DIVORCE & FAMILY
Whether it is a Cheating Spouse or Child Custody concerns we have the experience, education, and Investigative | Surveillance skills that is needed to provide you and your family with clarity and answers when you need it most. At Haywood | Hunt | Associates integrity matters.
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BUSINESS & CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team includes the former head of the RCMP Commercial Crime Section, the former Head of the RCMP Stock Market Fraud Section as well as the former Senior Investigator in charge of the International Investigative Desk at one of Canada’s Major Financial Institutions.
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SURVEILLANCE SERVICES
Our Surveillance Services Division (SSD) is comprised with some of the countries best surveillance operatives. Our professional team of experts include retired Law Enforcement Detectives with vast specialized unit exposure in such units as Drug, Gun and Gang, Organized Crime and Commercial Crime to name a few.
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SKIP TRACING &
LOCATES
We have a full division of highly experienced Skip Tracers who’s primary function is to attend to this specialized investigative service. This division of our company is an in-house team and not subcontracted out, making all information sound and professionally handled.
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SOCIAL MEDIA / OSINT INVESTIGATIONS
Our Osint Intelligence Division (OID) is lead by a court recognized expert on Social Media with decades of global investigative experience. A 28 year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department with 12 of those years being spent in the Technological Crimes Unit.
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LAW FIRMS & LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Former Senior Police Executives, Former Senior Police Detectives, Senior level Corporate Investigators and Former Correctional Officers. Our esteemed team members bring decades of experience specializing in Criminal, Corporate and Civil Investigations.
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Criminal Investigations | Civil Investigations | Corporate Investigations | Workplace Investigations | Insurance Investigations | Cheating Spouse Investigations | OSINT Investigations | Surveillance Services | Risk Management | Undercover Investigations | Missing Persons | Cold Case Review | Consulting Services
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In order to hire a Private Investigator you need to ensure they are representing or attached to a Licensed Private Investigation Agency and not just have a Private Investigator licence. Any reputable Private investigator will have the knowledge to carry out many types of investigative undertakings. Surveillance is one of the most requested services in our industry many Private Investigation Agencies offer this service , but only a handful really have the experience and know-how to execute properly and effectively. A reputable Private Investigator will always have a solid investigative work history. Being Licensed is one thing, but knowing how to attend to most investigation is a craft and can have huge legal recourse if not handled accordingly. Make sure who ever you hire can back up their resume. Just because someone is a licensed investigator does not mean they know how to investigate.
NOTE: A google review is a great indicator, but make sure you always look a little deeper and at times read between the lines on some of these. A knowledgeable and respected Private Investigator will know how to shepherd any investigation accordingly in search of providing their clients clarity to unknown answers or a conclusion to any quandary they may be experiencing. Do your homework before you engage any Private Investigator – Investigation Agency as there are good ones, great ones and the ones you should be running the other way from.
As the saying goes “cheaper is not always better”, and that statement holds true within the Investigative industry. As you probably have noticed, there are a lot of Private Investigation Agencies within Toronto and throughout the GTA and Province of Ontario. When it comes to cost, it varies greatly.
The main question is “what are you paying for?” Is it Surveillance Services, Corporate Fraud Investigation, locating a person or persons, undercover operations? Whatever the service request, it is imperative that you make sure you hire a reputable agency and not just the cheapest entity out there. In this industry, when you pay a cheap fee for anything it is usually because corners have been cut or that they are inexperienced and not as qualified as they put themselves out to be.
For example, conducting a Fraud Investigation is not as simple as some may think. It is important to note that there are a handful of Private Investigation Agencies offering this type of service that do not possess the necessary skill set, qualifications or experience to do so. The same plays out for Surveillance Services, simply following someone does not make you a qualified or skilled Surveillance Investigator. There is a lot more that goes in to a Surveillance Investigation.
Do your homework on who you are thinking about hiring. Ask them their backgrounds, meet with them at one of their offices, ask to see their license to get a good feel of their professionalism and go from there. At Haywood Hunt and Associates we pride ourselves on being subject matter experts within certain areas and employ some of the nations most reputable and qualified Investigators. All of our Investigative rates and packages are very competitive and within industry standards.
To work as a Private Investigator in Ontario and throughout Canada, you must have a valid licence and be attached to a valid licensed agency to work as a Private Investigator. Ask who ever you hire to present you with the appropriate Identification and also ensure they are representing a Licensed Agency. Attend the office and the licence should be visible for your review and inspection.
Yes. A private investigator can legally follow someone within the normal confines of the law. A skilled and properly trained private investigator will know where to draw the line and where not to tread. Make sure you hire a qualified expert and not someone posing as one. Our team of surveillance investigators are experts with several decades of surveillance experience both in the public and private sectors.
The key word is legal. If you hire a qualified team of knowledgable, professional investigators like those employed with our agency you should never encounter anything that would be deemed as illegal or unethical.
Because of privacy restrictions in place that protects those who are living in or visiting Canada, it is not legal for private investigators to seek out or obtain cell phone records. Haywood Hunt & Associates, Inc. complies to all rules set by the Canadian government and respects every individual’s right to privacy. What we can do is to use other legal methods to obtain information that can be useful for the case. These methods may involve surveillance services or fraud investigations.
At times, Private Investigators may be called upon to present evidence obtained throughout the course of their investigation. It is imperative they keep detailed notes and utilize legal and ethical methods to obtain any and all evidence. Our team of investigators have presented evidence many times throughout their decorated careers; you are in good hands with us.
All Private investigators must work within the legal perimeters of our Canadian Privacy Laws such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act “PIPEDA”. This act governs the use, collection, and disclosure of client data. Private investigators that are working for a reputable Private Investigation Agency will be professional, discreet, and respectful of this act as well as other rights of private individuals. Be very cautious who you hire and always ensure that they are reputable and are safeguarding your information and any and all information obtained through out the coarse of the investigation accordingly.
Any ethical and professional Private Investigation Agency you hire is not at liberty to share any of your information to anyone without your full consent. However, there are at times, very rare circumstances that can arise in which a court order can request that the investigation agency forward investigation details. Make sure you obtain as much clarity of certain possibilities like this one.
Even though there is no law against purchasing a GPS device or for owning a GPS device, it is important to note that there are a number of very serious laws regarding the utilization of them. If a GPS device is used inappropriately, or if you cannot prove that it was not used inappropriately, it is very possible that you may be subject to the same laws, fines, and penalties as any common criminal. We do not ever rent out our GPS devices to the general public as you can simply purchase your own for a very reasonable cost and save some money. We also only utilize them under lawful circumstances and on very select investigation files.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General regulates Ontario’s Private Security Industry, which includes all Private Investigators and Agencies, all Security Guards and registry employees that directly employ in-house security staff. Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. is a fully licensed Ontario Private Investigation Agency through the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
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