"Did a phenomenal job helping me locate and serve my ex wife. Was very thorough and called with updates frequently. You get what you're paying for 100%. Also a big plus is they understand how to be discreet in their actions as to not set off any alarms. The service start to finish was relatively fast as well."
Private Investigators for Family Law Cases
We gather records, interview witnesses, and document facts for affairs, divorce, child custody, and other family-law matters. You receive a written report to review on your own or with your attorney.
5.0 average from 20 public reviews shown
Review 1 of 20
"5-star rating with no written comment posted."
"Great service! The investor was very communicative, knowledgeable, and friendly. I recommend this investigative service."
"The investigator went above and beyond what I ask for. I had very little information for him go off of but he was quick and efficient none the less. He was very professional at all times and practiced discretion in every aspect of his investigation, which in my case, I genuinely appreciated. I 100% would return again for services should I ever need them, and I would recommend the investigator's PI skills to anyone looking."
"Very informative, detail oriented and honest about what service would be best for me! Will definitely call them if I need any other PI work!"
"Damn near the best, if not the best investigator in the state!"
"The investigator was amazing! Great communicator, very understanding and easy to work with! Will be using in the future and recommending!"
"Let me tell you!! This man knows his stuff!"
"He was very helpful. He gets the job done."
"I want to state that This review is just From the 2 min phone call only..I can only give my opinion on this alone.. Seems honest was very Stright up about the situation.. he was quick to answer the phone was on top of it..I liked not having to go thru an assistant or someone else.."
"I hired the investigator to do video surveillance on my ex's house to get proof of a illegal daycare that is being run there. He was extremely professional throughout the whole process and in the end I got a very detailed report. I would hire him again without hesitation and wish him all the best!!! If you need and private investigator he's the one to call!!!!!!!"
"I really appreciated the investigator for taking time sharing his professional experiences with me in his career... so I can decide if PI is the right career goal for me... He is very informative and answered all my questions, very easy to talk to, very kind hearted, and has a great insight/perspective on every aspect in his field!"
"Hi , the investigator did a fantastic job, very friendly and professional, very helpful, very patient, very up to date and fast with everything, I recommend him to anybody, he goes above and beyond, thank you so much again for everything"
"Everett Investigation is a diamond in the rough. The investigator combines common sense, with attention to detail. He has experience, with an ability to blend in. He provided me with the information I needed to make key well informed decisions!"
"The investigator not only found my loved one and successfully got in touch with him, on my behalf, but he did it for free. He pretty much donated his time to my short bit of work. The integrity of someone who would only go so far as requiring a retainer if the work was more significant or time consuming and demanding of a higher skill set, speaks of this man's credibility and integrity. He completed the work quickly and got me the answers I asked of him. I'd hire him again in a second."
"I've known the investigator for a few years now. I was fortunate enough to be his business partner in the past. He's extremely proficient and figuring out how to resolve problems in a calm and collective manner."
"I would highly recommend him, the investigator's professionalism, attention to detail, urgency and ability to create custom channels to locate is unheard of. I was faced with a task that most would call impossible( being across the nation). By chance I came across the investigator's number and since the very first phone call I have felt that he understood my needs and cared to furnish results! He did just that, I couldn't have asked for a better person to handle the task. Thank you once again!"
"I was trying to sell my house but the sale was being jammed up by a tenant who decided not to move out. I never gave them a formal eviction notice (which has to be done at least 60 days before they're required to move out) because they promised me they'd be gone in a few days. I thought I could trust them but it turned out I couldn't. I was afraid this would stop the sale of my house which was supposed to sell within a few weeks. I hired the investigator to help me with the situation. He listened to what I had to say and asked a lot of questions to make sure he understood what was going on. After that, he contacted my tenant and started negotiating a deal. Within a few days, he put together a deal that everyone was happy with and the tenant moved out immediately. I couldn't be more grateful! Highly recommended!"
"Recently called the investigator and he answered all of my questions as well as let me know to contact my lawyer before getting involved with them because I have kind of a sticky situation. He was very helpful and took the time necessary to explain it clearly. I'm definitely going with them once I call my lawyer and get everything else set up."
"Yes, recently requested some surveillance and other items regarding a case. The investigator is hands down the best there is. He went above and beyond and was extremely private, professional, and well-versed in his craft. If you need a private investigator in the WA area, he is the one to call."
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Our Track Record
Investigations
You may have a specific concern, or several events you cannot yet explain. Tell us what happened and what you need to understand. We can discuss which facts an investigation could check and what information would help us begin.
Affair
If you suspect an affair, we can check relevant activity, places, and timelines through research and lawful observation. Our report explains what we found so you can consider your next decision with that information.
Divorce
During a divorce, questions about a separate household, business interests, or property can affect the decisions ahead. We research available records and document relevant activity for you and your attorney to review.
Child Custody
If you are worried about your child’s care, we can document caregiving routines, exchanges, and specific safety concerns. Dates, observations, and witness accounts help explain what is happening in your child’s daily life.
Parenting Plan
Repeated missed exchanges or denied parenting time can be difficult to explain from memory. We compare the relevant plan with dated messages, records, and observations, including facts about a disputed move, to document the events.
Financial Support
When reported income differs from the work or spending you see, we can research business and property records and document relevant work activity or cohabitation. These findings can help you and your attorney examine support questions.
Court Order
For concerns involving restraining orders, protection orders, or no-contact orders, we document reported incidents and compare dates, messages, and observations with the order’s terms. We can also gather facts for your attorney to review before a new filing.
Services
The right method depends on the question. An address may need records research; a disputed exchange may need observation or a witness interview. We explain the proposed work and its cost before you approve it.
Surveillance
We observe relevant routines, arrivals, departures, and parenting exchanges from lawful locations. Where permitted, photographs and video document what we see. Recording and access require the permissions applicable to the work.
Location Search
We research address history, residence leads, and work connections when you need to locate someone for a family matter or lawful process service. Access and disclosure limits apply; voluntary adult-location work requires the person’s permission before we share their location.
Background Check
We check court records, business filings, property records, and public online posts for information relevant to your concern. We compare sources where available and explain gaps or conflicting information in our findings.
Witness Interview
We ask witnesses what they saw, when it happened, and how they know. Lite interviews are remote; Heavy can include in-person interviews and nearby canvassing. Statements distinguish firsthand observations from things heard from others and are reviewed and signed by the witness.
Legal Support
We retrieve court records, serve documents, provide court runner and secure courier services, and testify about our investigative work. Testimony time includes waiting and standby. Heavy can also include a detailed review of case files for inconsistencies and overlooked facts.
Record organization within Legal Support
We help organize messages, photographs and files you lawfully provide, keeping available dates, source details and surrounding context together. A clear chronology can help you and your attorney see what the records support and what remains uncertain.
Who We Serve
Your questions may concern your marriage, your time with a child, or the care a grandchild receives. We listen to what you need to understand and discuss work suited to those concerns. With your permission, we can coordinate with your attorney.
Spouses
You may be deciding how to respond to a suspected affair, prepare for divorce, or address a support or parenting dispute. We can check the specific events, living arrangements, and financial information behind your questions.
Fathers
If your parenting time or involvement is disputed, we can document exchanges, caregiving, and relevant communications. We help fathers assemble dated facts about their role in a child’s life and investigate specific custody concerns.
Mothers
When you have concerns about a child’s care or household routine, we can look into who is providing care, what happens at exchanges, and whether events match the parenting plan. We document the details available to investigate those concerns.
Grandparents
If you have helped raise a grandchild, dates and records can explain your involvement. We can gather information about caregiving history, family contact, and changes in the child’s routine for you and your attorney to consider.
Military Families
Deployment or relocation can make it harder to check what is happening at home. We document relevant housing changes, caregiving arrangements, and parenting exchanges in Washington so military families can review the facts even while away.
Attorneys & Law Firms
We work with family-law attorneys on specific factual questions and deadlines. Records research, witness interviews, observation, and documented findings can support counsel’s preparation for client discussions, declarations, and hearings.
Resources
Locations and local guides
Common Questions
What kinds of family-law cases do you handle?
We investigate questions involving divorce, suspected affairs, child custody, parenting plans, relocation, financial support, hidden assets, and court order violations. Depending on the concern, the work may involve records research, witness interviews, observation, or review of material you can lawfully provide.
How quickly can you start working on my case?
Intake and planning typically take 48 hours after consultation. Tell us about an upcoming hearing, a safety concern, or evidence that may soon become unavailable. We assess whether earlier work is possible and confirm the assignment and schedule by text and email before you rely on a start date.
Do I need an attorney before hiring a private investigator?
No. You can hire us directly. If a court case is underway, coordinating with your attorney can help us focus on the factual questions they need answered. We can share findings and discuss the assignment with your attorney when you authorize us to do so.
What areas do you cover?
Our office is in Tacoma, and our primary coverage is King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Skagit, and Island counties. We also consider work elsewhere in Washington. You may live outside the state, but the investigative work we take on is in Washington.
Is the first call free?
Yes, your first call is free. This 30-minute introductory consultation lets us discuss your concern and whether an investigation may help. Additional communication outside the work included in your task costs $150 per hour, prepaid separately in one-hour blocks, with partial hours rounded up. Communication already included in your task is not charged twice.
How much does an investigation cost?
Lite investigation work is $150 per hour per investigator; Heavy is $300 per hour per investigator. Preparation and report writing each cost $150 per hour for either option. Travel is $2.50 per minute from and back to our Tacoma office. Except for travel, time is billed in one-hour blocks, with partial hours rounded up. Purchased investigative time carries a 10% expense credit. Expenses beyond the credit available for your task, approved specialist work, and applicable surcharges are separate. We confirm the work and receive payment before starting. See our rates, expense credits, and payment terms for the full details.
Tell us what you need to understand
Start with the concern that brought you here: a child’s care, an unexplained change at home, or a financial question. Tell us about any deadline and what you already know. We will discuss what we could investigate, what you would receive, and the cost before you approve paid work.
5.0 average from 20 public reviews shown
Review 1 of 20
"Great service! The investor was very communicative, knowledgeable, and friendly. I recommend this investigative service."
"The investigator went above and beyond what I ask for. I had very little information for him go off of but he was quick and efficient none the less. He was very professional at all times and practiced discretion in every aspect of his investigation, which in my case, I genuinely appreciated. I 100% would return again for services should I ever need them, and I would recommend the investigator's PI skills to anyone looking."
"Very informative, detail oriented and honest about what service would be best for me! Will definitely call them if I need any other PI work!"
"Damn near the best, if not the best investigator in the state!"
"The investigator was amazing! Great communicator, very understanding and easy to work with! Will be using in the future and recommending!"
"Let me tell you!! This man knows his stuff!"
"He was very helpful. He gets the job done."
"I want to state that This review is just From the 2 min phone call only..I can only give my opinion on this alone.. Seems honest was very Stright up about the situation.. he was quick to answer the phone was on top of it..I liked not having to go thru an assistant or someone else.."
"I hired the investigator to do video surveillance on my ex's house to get proof of a illegal daycare that is being run there. He was extremely professional throughout the whole process and in the end I got a very detailed report. I would hire him again without hesitation and wish him all the best!!! If you need and private investigator he's the one to call!!!!!!!"
"I really appreciated the investigator for taking time sharing his professional experiences with me in his career... so I can decide if PI is the right career goal for me... He is very informative and answered all my questions, very easy to talk to, very kind hearted, and has a great insight/perspective on every aspect in his field!"
"Hi , the investigator did a fantastic job, very friendly and professional, very helpful, very patient, very up to date and fast with everything, I recommend him to anybody, he goes above and beyond, thank you so much again for everything"
"Everett Investigation is a diamond in the rough. The investigator combines common sense, with attention to detail. He has experience, with an ability to blend in. He provided me with the information I needed to make key well informed decisions!"
"The investigator not only found my loved one and successfully got in touch with him, on my behalf, but he did it for free. He pretty much donated his time to my short bit of work. The integrity of someone who would only go so far as requiring a retainer if the work was more significant or time consuming and demanding of a higher skill set, speaks of this man's credibility and integrity. He completed the work quickly and got me the answers I asked of him. I'd hire him again in a second."
"I've known the investigator for a few years now. I was fortunate enough to be his business partner in the past. He's extremely proficient and figuring out how to resolve problems in a calm and collective manner."
"I would highly recommend him, the investigator's professionalism, attention to detail, urgency and ability to create custom channels to locate is unheard of. I was faced with a task that most would call impossible( being across the nation). By chance I came across the investigator's number and since the very first phone call I have felt that he understood my needs and cared to furnish results! He did just that, I couldn't have asked for a better person to handle the task. Thank you once again!"
"I was trying to sell my house but the sale was being jammed up by a tenant who decided not to move out. I never gave them a formal eviction notice (which has to be done at least 60 days before they're required to move out) because they promised me they'd be gone in a few days. I thought I could trust them but it turned out I couldn't. I was afraid this would stop the sale of my house which was supposed to sell within a few weeks. I hired the investigator to help me with the situation. He listened to what I had to say and asked a lot of questions to make sure he understood what was going on. After that, he contacted my tenant and started negotiating a deal. Within a few days, he put together a deal that everyone was happy with and the tenant moved out immediately. I couldn't be more grateful! Highly recommended!"
"Recently called the investigator and he answered all of my questions as well as let me know to contact my lawyer before getting involved with them because I have kind of a sticky situation. He was very helpful and took the time necessary to explain it clearly. I'm definitely going with them once I call my lawyer and get everything else set up."
"Yes, recently requested some surveillance and other items regarding a case. The investigator is hands down the best there is. He went above and beyond and was extremely private, professional, and well-versed in his craft. If you need a private investigator in the WA area, he is the one to call."
"Did a phenomenal job helping me locate and serve my ex wife. Was very thorough and called with updates frequently. You get what you're paying for 100%. Also a big plus is they understand how to be discreet in their actions as to not set off any alarms. The service start to finish was relatively fast as well."
"5-star rating with no written comment posted."