Divorce Private Investigator in Tampa Bay

A divorce is hard enough without wondering what your spouse isn't telling you. Whether it's an affair, money that seems to be disappearing, a new partner moving in, or worries about the children, decisions in a divorce should be based on facts. Hubbard Investigations gathers those facts lawfully and documents them so you and your attorney can use them.

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What a divorce investigation can uncover

• Infidelity. Who your spouse is seeing, how often and where, documented with time-stamped photos and video. See our infidelity investigations.
• Hidden assets and income. Property, vehicles, boats, businesses, cash work and spending that don't match what's being disclosed. See asset searches in divorce.
• Alimony and cohabitation. Whether someone receiving or asking for alimony is living with a new partner, working, or living a lifestyle that contradicts what they claim. See alimony surveillance.
• Child custody concerns. Substance use, unsafe people around the children, or a parenting schedule that isn't being followed. See child custody investigations.
• A new partner's background. Who is going to be around your children, and what their history is. See background checks.

Does cheating matter in a Florida divorce?

Florida is a no-fault divorce state: neither spouse has to prove wrongdoing to end the marriage. But facts about an affair can still matter in other ways. Marital money spent on an affair can be raised when assets and debts are divided, and behavior that affects the children can matter in a custody decision. Your family law attorney decides how to use the evidence; our job is to get it right.

Working with your attorney

Many of our divorce cases come through family law attorneys, and we're used to working inside their strategy and deadlines. If you already have an attorney, tell them you're talking to us; if you don't, we still start with a free, confidential call. You get time-stamped photos and video, detailed activity logs and a professional written report, and testimony if the case needs it.

Protect your case while you wait

• Don't tell anyone you've hired an investigator, and never use it as a threat. People change their behavior the moment they know.
• Don't record your spouse's calls or conversations. Florida requires everyone's consent before a private conversation is recorded, and secret recordings can hurt you in court.
• Stay out of your spouse's accounts. Getting into someone else's email, phone or social media without permission can be a crime, even during a divorce.
• Write things down. Dates, times, amounts and anything unusual, kept somewhere private. It helps us plan the right days.

How it works

1. Free, confidential consultation. John Hubbard answers every call himself.
2. An honest assessment. We tell you what can realistically be documented, and what it would take, before you pay a retainer.
3. A focused plan built around what you and your attorney need.
4. Clear results: evidence and a written report, delivered promptly.

Wondering about cost? Read how much a private investigator costs in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a private investigator for my divorce?

Not always. If the facts aren't in dispute, you may not. A private investigator helps when something important is being hidden or denied: an affair that is costing marital money, income or assets that don't add up, a live-in partner during an alimony case, or concerns about the children. We'll tell you honestly in the first call whether an investigation is likely to help.

Can a private investigator find hidden assets in a divorce?

Often, yes. We look for property, vehicles, boats, businesses, financial accounts and spending that don't match what is being disclosed, and document what we find for you and your attorney.

Will my spouse find out I hired an investigator?

Not from us. Our investigators work in plain clothes and unmarked vehicles, and everything you tell us stays confidential. The most common way people find out is that the client mentions it, so keep it to yourself and your attorney.

Can your evidence be used in court?

That's what it's built for. We gather it lawfully, document it with time-stamped photos, video and logs, and write reports an attorney and a judge can follow. If your case needs it, we can testify about what we observed.

How soon can you start?

Surveillance can often start quickly, sometimes the same day, so tell us if something is planned this week. Call 727-495-6565 any time. Same-day and after-hours surveillance requests can carry an emergency fee, which we tell you about up front, before any work begins.

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