Question 1

What kind of cases does Discovery Investigative Services handle?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Can foster parents hire Discovery Investigative Services directly in an intervention case?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Can foster parents consult you for advice?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Are you a licensed private investigator?

Accepted Answer

Discovery Investigative Services is licensed with the State of Texas. We are also a member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators.

Question 5

What do you charge?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What’s your policy on confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What evidence and information will I receive from your investigations?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

How will you keep me informed while you’re running my investigation?

Accepted Answer

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.

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