Child Custody Investigation | Austin, Texas

Child custody investigations help parents, guardians, and attorneys obtain documented evidence of a co-parent's behavior, home environment, or compliance with court-ordered parenting arrangements. ObjectWire conducts these cases with licensed investigators using covert surveillance and field documentation.

We are based in Austin and work regularly with Travis County Family Court cases. For the full range of services, see the services hub. For agency background, see the Austin Private Detective Agency page.

• Parenting-time violations — document a parent failing to follow the court-ordered custody schedule, including late returns, early pickups, or complete no-shows
• Hazardous home environment — document living conditions, frequent visitors, or activities that may expose children to risk
• Unauthorized relocation — verify whether a parent has moved the children outside the permitted geographic area without court approval
• New partner or household member — run a background check on a new adult living in or regularly present at the children's residence
• Substance abuse — document behavior or activity consistent with alcohol or drug use during parenting time
• Neglect — document patterns of late school pickups, missed appointments, or other evidence of inadequate supervision

If your situation also involves a suspected affair, child custody investigations often overlap with infidelity investigations. We can run both in a single engagement.

1. Consultation — you describe the custody arrangement, your concerns, and what you need documented. We explain what is achievable and the legal bounds that apply
2. Subject research — we establish known locations, vehicles, and schedules to optimize surveillance planning
3. Surveillance — licensed investigators conduct covert mobile and stationary observation during relevant time windows
4. Report — all photo and video evidence is compiled with a written narrative formatted for Texas family court use

Evidence gathered by a licensed PI is admissible in Texas family court proceedings provided it was obtained lawfully. We format all reports to Texas Rules of Evidence standards and coordinate directly with your family law attorney to ensure the documentation supports your specific legal argument.

We are familiar with Travis County Family Court procedures and can advise on what types of evidence tend to carry weight in custody modification hearings versus initial custody determinations.

We are based in Austin, Texas and primarily handle Travis County family court cases. We are available for child custody investigation work in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and elsewhere in Texas with travel arrangements discussed at consultation.

All consultations are confidential and free. To discuss your case, visit the consultation request page. View the full services list for other investigative options.