Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
Our investigative services support family law, family safety, and business decision-making. We take cases that:
support family law attorneys needing credible evidence gained through ethical methods.
help foster parents with legal guidance and taking the next steps.
help individuals, families, and organizations needing to make informed decisions.
identify birth families and adoptees seeking closure, health history insights, and/or reunification.
See our services for more detailed information about how we may help you.
Due to conflict of interest issues, no. Foster parents will have to hire us through an attorney. We need to remain unbiased so we never jeopardize a foster placement.
Yes, we offer phone consultations regarding your rights as a foster parent. We can advise you on the laws regarding intervention and answer questions specific to your situation. As long as we consult within legal constraints, we’re happy to help.
Discovery Investigative Services is licensed with the State of Texas. We are also a member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators.
Cost of our investigative services varies depending on your needs. Investigations requiring only computer research will have a different fee structure than investigations requiring surveillance, for example. Charges may include mileage, making copies of records, or conducting interviews.
Contact us to discuss your needs, and we can give you an estimate.
Our work with you is always confidential. We never share any information without any party’s permission. This includes adoption reunification cases. We will help you seek and negotiate reunification, but we will also respect all requests for privacy and non-contact.
All legally allowed information we collect will be compiled into a final investigative report. You will receive an organized document with a summary, details of the techniques we used, and the information we found.
You are free to contact us anytime through email or by text message. We answer as time allows. Generally, we respond within 24 hours or less.