Stumar is the right choice for family law attorneys who need assistance in proving cohabitation, adultery or issues around child custody, as well as with premarital investigations, business valuations or the determination of assets. From the beginning, Stumar representatives will meet with the client and/or attorney to grasp the legal theory that needs to be proven and conduct an extensive interview to gain all information necessary to achieve the desired result. This, combined with our state-of-the-art technology, extensive investigative resources and ongoing training, make Stumar the premier family law investigative choice.
Cohabitation
Cohabitation investigations have gained a lot of momentum recently as many, if not most, final divorce agreements have a no-cohabitation clause attached to continued alimony. Once a violation is suspected or known by the other spouse, a full and unbiased investigation is needed to present to the other party and/or in a court of law, if necessary. Stumar will compile a full and comprehensive report to support these allegations with evidence. This may include surveillance photographs, statements, and legal documents. We have saved many of our clients hundreds of thousands of dollars by investigating these claims.
Child Custody
Challenging child custody is perhaps the most difficult issue for a spouse to undertake, especially when dealing with an ex-spouse that is, or associates with, drug abusers, felons, alcoholics or child molesters. If any one of these concerns arise, it is imperative to launch an immediate investigation and obtain credible facts in order to correct the living and/or custody arrangements in the best interests of the child.
Business Valuations
It is most challenging to obtain an accurate business valuation for the self-employed or family-owned business. While these types of organizations often rely on books and records, they are only as good as the records that are kept or what has been reported. Closely held and family businesses must be vetted by field investigations, determining the real valuation or inventory, customer/client base and/or tangible assets. This can only be accomplished by hiring the right investigators who have experience in working with forensic accountants and business evaluators to plan what evidence will be needed to make a real difference for the client.
Assets
In a divorce, spouses often feel compelled to either hide or illegally transfer ownership of assets in an effort to deprive the other from gaining any financial benefit. Such assets include dissipated marital assets, inchoate interests, contracts not yet performed, stock options, insurance premium renewals, chose in action, riparian and mineral rights and law firm draw accounts. People may also try to sell personal items such as baseball card collections at a local pawn shop to avoid claiming them in a settlement, committing possible insurance fraud by claiming lost or stolen valuable items.
Premarital Investigations
Pre-marital private investigations are very common today as there is a lot at stake. While some people believe that simple online research will allow them to learn about their potential spouse, sometimes that just isn't enough. If you are having doubts or suspicions, or just want to make sure you are making the right decision, let Stumar assist.
If you’ve just met this wonderful person and want to move forward with the relationship, but don't know much about them, here are some things to think about:
Stumar will verify all relevant information so that you can move forward with the relationship or move on to a new one.
