Context :
A client instructed us to obtain evidence on the actual situation of her ex-husband. As a divorcee she was in receipt of alimony on behalf of her children, which had been ordered by a Family Affairs Judge using outdated criteria. At the time, her husband said he had no regular income and could not financially support his children and ex-wife.
Our client had consistent information that led her to believe that her ex-husband could have found a regular job in the construction industry. She wanted to prove that he could help them financially to a greater extent.
NB: He had told the judge that he was unemployed and had no job prospects.
Assignment:
The private detective in charge of the task drew up a quick profile of the person in question. The detective then proceeded by means of surveillance and tailing, to follow the ex-husband for several days to determine his schedule and the position held in said company and to verify whether the statements made to our client were accurate.
Results:
We were able to observe that our client’s ex-husband had in fact found a job as a Site Manager in a building company specializing in concrete construction, that he was cohabiting with a woman in a luxury apartment registered in both their names. We were able to discover that his partner worked in an investment advisory company.
We demonstrated:
- That her ex-husband was now an employee on a permanent contract with this enterprise
- That the new accommodation was in the name of her ex-husband and his concubine
Finally, we had a bailiff enter the property to demonstrate the change in his living circumstances, as well his new employment.
After appealing to the JAF (Family Affairs Judge), our client obtained a revision of the alimony so that her monthly payments significantly increased.