Case 01
Parenting-time log
Counsel needed factual documentation of pickup and drop-off patterns. Observation produced a dated activity narrative.
Child custody Tampa
Child custody investigations for parents and family law attorneys
When you worry about a child’s safety, substance use in a home, or a parent who ignores the time-sharing schedule, vague suspicion is not enough for court. Aftermath Investigations is a Tampa private investigator agency that documents facts for parents and family law attorneys using Florida terms—parenting plans and time-sharing—not slogans.
Our work supports your counsel with clear timelines, lawful surveillance, and background research on people who spend time around your child.
When it helps
When a custody investigation helps
- Concerns about a child’s safety or neglect during the other parent’s time
- Suspected substance use around the child
- An unsafe home environment or dangerous visitors
- Repeated breaks of the time-sharing schedule
- Questions about who is living with or supervising the child
What we document
What we document
We use surveillance with time-stamped photo and video to record arrivals, departures, caregivers present, and observable conditions in public view. We can also run background checks on new partners or household members when your attorney needs that context.
Related services include surveillance, infidelity investigations when relationship facts matter to the case theory, and drug testing when substance concerns need a clinical screen rather than observation alone.
Family court
How evidence is used in Hillsborough County family court
Your attorney decides what to file. Our job is to produce accurate, dated documentation they can evaluate for a parenting plan or time-sharing dispute. We are accustomed to working under counsel’s direction and answering questions about methods and observations.
Child-focused
Staying lawful and child-focused
We will not trespass, illegally record private conversations, or put a child in the middle of the investigation. We avoid tactics that would frighten a child or reveal the investigation to them without a court-approved reason. The goal is protection through facts, not drama.
Cost
What affects the cost
Surveillance windows, travel between homes and schools, weekend time-sharing checks, and optional background packages all affect cost. Focused questions from your attorney keep the budget tighter than an open-ended watch. Standard surveillance is $95 per hour per investigator with a 4-hour minimum, $375 for a half day, and $725 for a full day. See surveillance rates.
Coverage
Areas we serve
Aftermath Investigations works from our Orient Rd office in Tampa and handles cases across Hillsborough County and the wider Tampa Bay area.
Working with your family law attorney
Many custody investigations begin with a call from counsel who already knows what the court needs. We can take direction from your attorney on dates, locations, and questions to answer, then return a report that matches that checklist. If you contact us before hiring counsel, we still keep the work organized so an attorney can step in without redoing the file.
Clear communication matters in parenting plan disputes. We explain what surveillance can show in a few evenings versus what requires a longer pattern, and we will not inflate a limited observation into a conclusion it does not support. That honesty helps you and your attorney decide whether to expand the scope or move forward with what you already have.
Client review
What clients say
★★★★★"I had an excellent experience with Aftermath Investigations. Their team was professional discreet and very supportive throughout the entire process. They handled my case with great care and kept everything completely confidential. Communication was fast and clear and they delivered results quicker than I expected. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable investigators"
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Florida law
What is legal in Florida
Florida private investigators must be licensed and follow state and federal law. We use lawful records research, observation from public vantage points, and consented methods only. We do not use illegal tracking, unlawful entry, or improper recording. If a method is not lawful, we explain better alternatives.
Reviewed by Martekei Plange, Florida Licensed private investigator
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Will my evidence be accepted in family court?
Hillsborough County family courts evaluate relevance, credibility, and how evidence was gathered. Time-stamped photo and video from lawful surveillance, plus documented background findings, are commonly used by attorneys in parenting plan disputes.
Can you check out my ex's new partner?
Yes. Background checks and, when appropriate, surveillance can document who is around your child and whether concerning patterns appear—always within legal limits.
Will my child know they are being watched?
We stay discreet and child-focused. We do not interview minors without proper authority, and we avoid methods that would alarm or involve a child unnecessarily.
What is the difference between a parenting plan and time-sharing?
In Florida, a parenting plan sets decision-making and logistics; time-sharing describes when the child is with each parent. Our investigations often document whether the schedule and safety expectations in those orders are being followed.
How much does a custody investigation cost?
Cost depends on hours of surveillance, number of locations, and whether background research on household members is included. We scope the work with your attorney’s questions in mind.
Child custody
Document what the court needs to see.
Speak with us confidentially about parenting plan or time-sharing concerns.
Parents often ask whether they should tell the other parent that an investigator is involved. Usually the answer is no—premature disclosure can change behavior overnight and erase the chance to document a normal pattern. Your attorney should guide communications and filings. Our role stays in the background: observe, record, and report what actually happened during the periods that matter to the parenting plan.