Our Mission
We're here to bring clarity when everything feels chaotic. People reach out to us when communication has broken down, the facts are being disputed, and they need someone in their corner who deals in evidence - not assumptions.
About Family Private Investigator
We're a Washington-licensed investigation agency based in Tacoma, with over five years of experience focused on family-law cases. We help people make clearer legal decisions by collecting facts that are usable, organized, and grounded in lawful work - not guesswork.
Who We Serve
Parents, grandparents, guardians, spouses, and family members across Washington who are trying to make hard situations clearer. Most of our work involves infidelity, divorce, child custody, parenting plans, financial support, minor guardianship, grandparent-rights matters, and process service. We also work with attorneys and law firms that need reliable, careful investigation support.
Licensing and Standards
We're a licensed Washington PI agency (License #20106619), fully insured and bonded, with over five years of field experience. We take cases seven days a week and hold every investigation to the same legal and ethical standards.
How We Work
Every case starts with a confidential consultation. From there, we plan the scope together, run the investigation, and hand off a clean evidence package. You'll get real updates along the way - not silence until the bill arrives.
What Clients Can Expect
Direct answers, realistic expectations, and no padded scope. If something is unlikely to produce useful evidence or falls outside what we can legally do, we'll tell you upfront - not after you've already paid for it.
What We Do Not Do
We don't trespass, wiretap, hack accounts, impersonate law enforcement, or cut corners. We don't give legal advice either. Our job is objective fact-finding and documentation.
Wondering if we can help with your situation?
We'll give you a straight answer during consultation. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Washington Practice and Coordination
Statewide matters begin through our Tacoma office. We discuss case fit, timing and lawful methods in plain English before agreeing to work. See Tacoma office and Pierce County planning or Washington guidance.
Washington Law and Lawful Methods
Washington privacy and recording rules under RCW 9.73.030, property questions and licensing under RCW 18.165 shape the investigation plan. Determine lawful methods and access before collection. Lawful collection and organized reporting support review; counsel assesses legal use and the court decides admissibility.
Statewide Coverage From a Local Base
We cover eight primary counties: King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Skagit, and Island. Other Washington counties are evaluated for case fit and travel requirements. Cross-county custody, relocation, and financial cases are common, and the planning process accounts for multi-location logistics.
Attorney Coordination Across Washington
Counsel in Seattle, Olympia or another county can coordinate scope, reporting and deadlines through Tacoma. Attorney-directed and direct-client engagements have different communication protocols. Ask counsel about privilege and disclosure; attorney involvement alone does not create privilege.
Family-Law Reporting
Our family-law investigation types, methods and reporting templates emphasize chronology, source context and attorney-ready deliverables for Washington proceedings. Organize the agreed material for the court handling the matter, whether Pierce, King or another county. Written reporting is separately billed at $150 per hour; an organized report does not guarantee admission or a result.
Washington work includes infidelity, divorce, child custody, parenting plans, relocation, financial support and court orders. Methods include surveillance, location, background research, digital evidence, witness interviews, legal support, social-media research, process service and premarital investigation. Compare methods and investigation types.
For a statewide assignment, begin with Washington case-fit intake.
About Us FAQ
Where is the Family Private Investigator office?
The office is located at 539 Broadway in Tacoma, Washington 98402. All intake, planning, and coordination run through this location.
What types of cases does Family Private Investigator handle?
The practice focuses exclusively on family-law investigation — custody, divorce, parenting plans, support cases, infidelity, relocation, and related matters across Washington.
Where does Family Private Investigator have family-law experience?
The agency is a licensed Washington State private investigation firm based in Tacoma, with experience across family-law matters in Pierce, King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Thurston counties.
Do you work directly with clients or only through attorneys?
Both. Families can hire us directly, and attorneys regularly coordinate with us on active cases. Either way, the work product is organized to be useful in legal proceedings.