No matter which state in the United States, most state judges prefer to award joint custody where the time and legal matters are split between parents when it comes to winning child custody. When one parent is not necessarily physically abusive, but just not parent material this is not the most desired outcome. If necessary, to help you prove to the judge the child(ren)’s better interest lies with you, a private investigator can be an asset. To help you win custody from a possible bad parent, we at Kolbach & Associates Investigations would like to discuss how an investigator helps in these ..read more

It is common for spouses to deceive and manipulate the system as much as possible during a divorce. For this reason, it is in your better interest to have an ally and trust in a private investigator to help you battle through divorce proceedings. Today, we at Kolbach & Associates Investigations would like to share some basics on how we help with a divorce. What Kind of Evidence Do You Need to Prove Adultery in Court? If a spouse is committing adultery or other types of marital misconduct, an investigator can be discovered through an investigation. In order to grant a divorce, every state h ..read more

Many businesses, both big and small, often find themselves in the middle of a worker compensation dispute. When an employee is hurt on the job, often the business or company must pay for the person’s medical bills and recovery time. However, it is not up to the business to pay for an extended vacation. All too often a person creates a fake injury and seeks worker’s compensation simply for a paid vacation. Other times a person may have been injured, but not while working. Desperately they will claim they have been injured on the job. Another common situation is that a person will get injured on ..read more

Anytime you are going through a divorce, it’s definitely a stressful time for all involved. The stress is only worse when you have children or other dependents involved in the process. It can leave you feeling helpless as you work to separate your lives that have been entwined for so long. Sometimes, divorce can be messy with one side or the other not wanting to play fair. In this case, you may want to call on a private investigator to help strengthen your case. Kolbach Associates & Investigations is here to talk about how a PI can help strengthen your divorce case. Do Divorce Lawyers Hire ..read more

A need for a background check stems from many scenarios such as for firearm purchases, tenancy, employment, and other such examples as to why a background check may be required. A business purchase, security clearance, potential nanny or elder care, are a few other circumstances where a background check is extremely useful. The importance of background checks is something we at Kolbach & Associates Investigations would like to discuss today. What Does a Background Check Tell You? Intel Accuracy: When it comes to hiring someone, you want to know that their workplace history is true and not ..read more

Surveillance technology and tactics is an ever growing pursuit to help keep businesses and households safer. Surveillance is used in a number of different ways and the reasons behind surveillance will vary. Surveillance can be used to enhance security or to identify evidence of a crime. With the surveillance industry ever changing and evolving, Kolbach & Associates Investigations will cover the basics of surveillance systems and tactics and tell you how they can be used. What is Physical & Electronic Surveillance There are two major types of surveillance. One is physical and the other ..read more

Do you suspect that your spouse or partner may be cheating on you? You may feel that they lie to you constantly and are acting like they have something to hide. Kolbach & Associates Investigations unfortunately conducts many cases every year surrounding cheating spouses. Through this extensive experience and consulting with our clients the basis of their suspicions, we have noted some of the most frequent signs of a cheating spouse and will share them below. What Does it Mean when Your Partner Hides their Phone? You may have noticed your spouse’s body language just seems off when they are ..read more

Background checks are a common request private investigators receive. Background checks essentially provide answers to questions a person or employer may have about another person. There are a number of questions that are asked about a person that at times need to be answered. To find the answer to some of these questions, often it will require a private investigator performing a thorough background check. Kolbach & Associates Investigations will share the questions background checks can answer. What is a Person’s True Identity? One of the common concerns for certain businesses is knowing ..read more

Any time you find yourself in the middle of a divorce and custody dispute, it can get ugly. Accusations are thrown out and fights can ensue. Any accusations that are made will have to be proven. Finding the proof you need to win a custody battle can be difficult if you don’t have the resources you need. Kolbach & Associates Investigations, Inc is here to share some reasons you may want to consider hiring a private investigator to assist you in your custody battle. Types of Child Custody Cases When dealing with custody cases, there are several different categories they may fall under. Follo ..read more

Fraud is an increasingly growing crime that leaves devastating consequences for the victims. Small businesses are often targeted for fraud with a few examples of the more common fraudulent crimes being financial statement fraud, insurance claims fraud, as well as corporate embezzlement. If you suspect fraudulent activity in your business, having an experienced firm working in fraud investigations can save you a lot of time, money, and grief. To perform fraud investigations for your small business, Kolbach & Associates Investigations has the experience and expertise you need. Our team o ..read more