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Don't Play Defense in Your Divorce!

03/19/2013 19:46:00

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We've all heard this sage advice, yet many people facing a divorce don't heed it. The "best defense is a good offense". That's an old adage as well. Many people that are going through a divorce, or about to, take a defensive posture that is hard to overcome once the divorce is in full swing. If you suspect your spouse may file for divorce, don't wait till it is too late to get the evidence you need. That evidence may be locating hidden bank accounts or getting tape of the other spouse having an affair. It is much harder to get these things once a divorce proceeding has begun as the other party is starting to circle the wagons.
I once heard the saying that "People get married for love and divorced for money". If that is the case, then start treating the divorce process as a business deal. It is very difficult to cut emotions out of situations like this, but those that are able to do so, are often in a better legal position during a divorce.
The best time to obtain the evidence needed to place yourself in an advantageous position during a divorce is before the other spouse suspects that a divorce will even take place. Avoid the urge to spill your guts and tell the cheating, lying spouse that you know all about the affair...or the hidden bank accounts. You have got to understand that protecting yourself is of the utmost priority.
Of course we are all human and a divorce is a very difficult process, but the people that are able to get past the hurt and start fighting for their rights are the people that often come out on top in a divorce proceeding. It does not matter what the other party threatens you with. What is important to remember is that the "he said, she said" banter often is not allowed in court. Cold Hard Facts are what matter. If you are in need of answers, call us! We'd be happy to see if we can assist you.

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The Effective Use of Surveillance in Florida Spousal Infidelity Cases

02/04/2013 19:59:00

The general public utilizes the services of private investigators in Florida on a daily basis to determine if their spouses are being unfaithful or having illicit affairs. Many times there have been indicators of an affair and the suspecting party has noted unusual charges on a credit or debit card, the cheating spouse may work longer or irregular hours, changes in general routine, new clothes, new perfumes or colognes, etc...

Most often, when a client contacts us for a consultation regarding a cheating spouse case, they already have a good idea that the affair is actually going on. It then becomes an exercise in obtaining "proof" versus trying to "confirm" there is an affair to begin with. A good private investigator can conduct surveillance and find the "proof" in a short amount of time. The real issue is what to do with the "proof" once it is obtained.

The question we ask, at the outset of the case, is what does our client intend to do with the video evidence of the cheating spouse once we obtain it. Coupled with that question is asking them if they have an attorney. A good marital law attorney is crucial when dealing with a Florida cheating spouse case.

Oftentimes, the relationship was over years before the affair started. Many men and women simply live a co-existence for years in a marriage rather than have a nurturing and caring relationship. This can be the catalyst for the affair to begin in itself. We see clients who request surveillance as a way to address the issues with their partners and potentially "save" the marriage. Others simply tell us they want the "proof" so they can finally feel free to divorce and move on with their lives. The truth, generally, falls somewhere in the middle.

Situations such as cheating spouses are highly charged and emotional ones. It is rare to find the person who treats these situations like business deals. Most of the time, when confronted with the fact that a spouse is cheating, people become highly emotional. These emotions manifest themselves as sadness, anger and everything in between. As a result, if not properly guided through the process, the offended party can fly into a rage and do harm to themselves or the cheating spouse.

We always ask our clients what they intend to do if the "proof" is provided to them. How they answer usually dictates whether we will accept their case or not. As professional investigators, we have a duty to our client to act in their best interest. In Florida, where our firm is based, it is a "no-fault" state with regard to adultery. What that means is that most judges do not care whether one party had an affair at all. At that point it is simply proof that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Florida judges rarely allow testimony in court regarding extramarital affairs unless certain other issues have to be decided. Usually, these other issues have to do with child custody or marital waste. A judge may look at the affair as an indicator of an absent parent or a person not fit to be the primary caregiver to a child. Additionally, marital waste can occur when a spouse spends large amounts of money on an affair and the other spouse may be able to lay claim to those funds in the divorce proceedings.

Other states, such as New York, are "at-fault" states and proof of affairs and adultery in the divorce proceedings are given much weight by judges. In New York, if a husband has an affair with another woman, the wife may sue him for the affair and win real dollars in court much like any other lawsuit. The wife can then sue the "other woman" for monetary damages also.

In cases where the parties reside in an "at-fault" state, the use of a good private investigator makes perfect sense. In states that are considered "no-fault" states, one should weigh the pros and cons of the value the potential "proof" will actually be worth to them. Sometimes the suspecting spouse "just wants to know the truth". Certainly, there is nothing wrong with that. No one wants to live with an adulterer and in today's day and age, with sexually transmitted diseases, being informed is certainly a wise decision.

Selecting a Florida private investigator to handle your marital infidelity case is a decision best made by a level-headed client and their respective attorney. A professional Florida private investigator will explain all your options and detail potential pitfalls before they arise.

If you are in need of professional private investigative services in Florida, consider Rick Raymond Investigations. We are online athttp://www.RickRaymondPI.com.

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Daytona P.I. Rick Raymond profiled on National Public Radio

02/08/2012 15:35:00

Private Investigator Rick Raymond was featured on National Public Radio's "Wait, Wait...don't tell me!" news quiz show. Rick participated in the "Bluff The Listener" segment which profiled his surveillance services. The segment presents the listener with three news stories, only one of which is true, and the listener must guess the true story to win. To hear the segment, click on the below link:

How To Reduce Alimony Payments in Florida

02/08/2012 15:28:00

In Florida, there are six types of alimony. They are Permanent, Rehabilitative, Durational, Bridge-The-Gap, Temporary and Lump Sum alimony. Specific information on Florida Alimony law can be found in Florida State Statutes Section 61.08. For our purposes we will generally refer to all as simply: Alimony.

If you have been ordered by the court to pay alimony, you are considered the Payor. The person who receives alimony is considered the Payee. Alimony is money paid to an ex-spouse for the purpose of maintaining a standard of living and obtaining training or job skills. Generally, courts impose restrictions on the payee. These restrictions generally include that they may continue to receive alimony as long as they:

Remain single and unmarried
Do not obtain employment or increase their income substantially
Do not cohabitate with another non-blood relative adult who contributes to the household. Alimony can be terminated or reduced if the payor spouse can prove that the payee spouse is living with another person and receiving a financial benefit from that arrangement.

Many of the clients that come to us for Alimony Reduction Investigations are paying permanent alimony. Oftentimes, these payments, over the life of the parties, can add up to millions of dollars. An Alimony Reduction Investigation can assist in determining if the payee is still entitled to alimony at all and /or if the payee should receive a reduced amount of alimony based on changes in the payee’s financial or living arrangements.

The services we generally recommend at Rick Raymond Investigations include some or all of the following listed solutions:

Public Records Checks – These include civil judgments, marriage license searches and law suit research.
Asset Checks – These searches reveal if the subject has purchased real estate, vehicles, vessels, aircraft or other tangible property and a check to determine if the property is jointly owned is also undertaken.
Trash Pulls – This type of investigation is the actual taking of the payee’s trash from the curb at their listed place of residence. The courts have upheld that the act of placing the trash at the curb for garbage pick-up is considered an act of abandonment. For that reason, it is perfectly legal to take the trash. Our firm then examines each piece of paper or any other helpful evidence obtained for the purpose of determining if the payee’s lifestyle or living arrangements have changed.
Surveillance – This tactic can be highly effective to determine where the payee is living, who the paying is living with and where the payee is working. In order for surveillance to be effective in establishing a pattern of co-habitation, multiple periods of surveillance must be undertaken. These surveillance periods usually should be no less than 4 days per week for a period of approximately 2-6 months staggering weeks. In other words, we may work 4 days surveillance one week and then come back 2 weeks later and do the same on staggered days. It is paramount that a pattern be revealed that a judge or any reasonably prudent person can look at and clearly realize that cohabitation is evident. Surveillance can be expensive, but at Rick Raymond Investigations we offer discounts for extended surveillance in the form of a reduced daily flat rate. Sort of like “frequent flyer miles” for investigative clients.

Our Alimony Reduction Investigations have proven highly successful. Particularly,when approached in a methodical and strategic manner. Recently, we saved a client $90,000.00 per year with an effective Alimony Reduction Investigation.The length of that particular investigation took over a year to complete and the client spent approximately $7,500.00 with our firm. The amount spent is certainly worth it when you consider that the client would have paid $90,000.00 per year for the rest of their life.

If we can assist you with an Alimony Reduction Investigation, please call us today at (386) 259-0570 or visit us online at:

http://www.RickRaymondPI.com or http://www.DaytonaBeachPI.com

(NOTE:We are not attorneys and do not give legal advice. The above should not be relied upon as legal advice. Please consult an attorney before initiating investigative services.)

Daytona Beach Private Investigators

02/01/2012 18:39:00

We provide private investigation services to the general public and attorneys in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, Edgewater, DeLeon Springs, Orange City, Lake Helen, Deltona, Pierson, Deland and all areas of Volusia County.

Some of the services we provide include:

• Surveillance

• Infidelity/Cheating Spouse

• Background Checks

• Criminal / Civil Investigations

• Criminal History Checks / Florida Driving History

• Asset Checks

• Child Custody Investigations

• Alimony Reduction Investigations

• Employee Dishonesty / Fraud

• Legal Investigations

• Business Background Checks

• Corporate/Internal Investigations

• Civil Litigation History

• Locate People/Witnesses (Hard to find subjects, our specialty.)

• Insurance Claim Investigations

• Missing Persons

• Security Consulting

• Interviews & Recorded Statements / EUO's

• Self Background Checks

• Social Media Reputation Checks

If we can assist you, call today at (386) 259-0570 or visit us online at http://www.RickRaymondPI.com or http://www.DaytonaBeachPI.com