1) We Listen First
We start by understanding what is happening, what feels urgent, and what you need help verifying.
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How Family-Law Investigation Support Usually Works
If you have never worked with a private investigator before, the process should not feel mysterious. We start by listening, then we sort out what actually needs attention, plan the work carefully, gather facts lawfully, and hand things back in a way that is easier to understand.
Five-Step Process
2) We Build a Clear Plan
Before any paid work begins, you receive a recommended plan, pricing path, and a clear idea of what you are paying for.
3) We Do the Work Lawfully
Field and research work are carried out using Washington-compliant methods designed to document and verify facts carefully.
4) We Review What We Find
Collected facts are checked against the timeline and other available sources so the record is cleaner and easier to trust.
5) We Hand It Back Clearly
Reporting scope and delivery timing are agreed before work begins. Written reporting is billed separately at $150 per hour and organizes findings and source context for you or your attorney to review.
Washington and Pierce County Planning Questions
What if the matter touches more than one Washington county?
That is common. Include the counties you know about during intake so the plan can be built around travel, timing, and the facts that actually matter.
Which intake fits a Tacoma matter?
Use Tacoma consultation when the work is centered in Tacoma or Pierce County. Use Washington consultation when the work spans counties or the scope is uncertain. Include all known locations so planning can account for travel and timing.
Will you coordinate with my lawyer?
Yes. If counsel is involved, reporting and updates can be handed off in a way that supports the case without adding confusion.
What if the matter starts in Tacoma but reaches outside Pierce County?
That is common. Roughly 30 percent of Pierce County workers commute to King County, and JBLM straddles the Pierce-Thurston county line. Start here if Tacoma is the center of gravity, and include any other counties involved so the plan accounts for cross-county logistics from the start.
Do you handle military family cases from JBLM?
Yes. JBLM-connected cases may involve deployment, PCS relocation, military pay or pension records and civilian court deadlines. Plan lawful off-base factual work with the actual documents and deadlines. Qualified civilian and military counsel assess SCRA, pension and command questions; PI support does not replace either role.
Can my Pierce County attorney be included?
Yes. If counsel is involved, updates and reporting are coordinated around Pierce County Superior Court hearing schedules and filing deadlines. The office is minutes from the courthouse at 930 Tacoma Avenue South, which simplifies logistics for attorney coordination.
Related Evidence and Planning Guides
- Prepare for your consultation: Bring the factual question, relevant dates and records you already hold lawfully.
- When not to hire an investigator yet: Check whether a missing order, unclear objective or another professional should come first.
Process FAQ
Do you start field work right away?
No. We first make sure the plan, pricing, and goals are clear. Field work begins only after you approve the plan.
Can my attorney be included in the process?
Yes. We can coordinate directly with counsel for scope alignment, updates, and report handoff.
How often do I get updates?
That depends on urgency and activity level, but communication expectations are set before work begins so you are not left wondering.