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Private Investigation Services

Specialty Investigations

Discreet Investigative Services for Sensitive and Complex Matters

Experienced Investigators. Confidential Support. Facts You Can Trust

Not every investigation occurs within a corporate environment. Attorneys, insurance professionals, businesses, families, and private clients often face sensitive situations that require specialized investigative experience, careful judgment, and absolute discretion.

Beau Dietl & Associates (BDA) provides confidential Specialty Investigation services for matters involving matrimonial concerns, unexplained or disputed deaths, missing persons, child custody, surveillance, witness location, and other complex circumstances. Our investigators combine traditional investigative methods, public-record research, field investigation, surveillance, interviews, and modern technology to uncover reliable information and provide clients with actionable findings.

For over 40 years, Beau Dietl & Associates has handled sensitive investigations with professionalism, compassion, integrity, and discretion.

When Are Specialty Investigations Needed?

Specialty investigations are often requested when the available information is incomplete, conflicting, difficult to verify, or highly sensitive. Clients may need answers to protect a loved one, prepare for litigation, verify suspected misconduct, locate an individual, or better understand the circumstances surrounding a serious event.

Clients contact Beau Dietl & Associates when they need assistance with:

  • Suspected Infidelity or Matrimonial Misconduct 
  • Contested Divorce or Family Law Matters 
  • Child Custody and Parenting Concerns 
  • Missing or Unreachable Individuals 
  • Unexplained, Suspicious, or Disputed Deaths 
  • Witness Location and Interviews 
  • Surveillance and Activity Documentation 
  • Skip Tracing and Locate Services 
  • Social Media and Online Activity Research 
  • Background Investigations 
  • Cohabitation or Support-Modification Matters 
  • Other Sensitive Personal or Legal Concerns 

Every investigation is developed around the client’s specific objectives, available information, legal considerations, and need for confidentiality.

Our Specialty Investigative Services

Matrimonial Investigations

When trust is in question, accurate information can help clients make important personal and legal decisions. Our matrimonial investigators conduct discreet investigations involving suspected infidelity, undisclosed relationships, hidden activity, cohabitation, and other concerns relevant to divorce or family law proceedings.

Matrimonial Investigation services may include:

  • Discreet Surveillance 
  • Activity Documentation 
  • Cohabitation Investigations 
  • Background Research 
  • Public-Record Research 
  • Social Media Investigations 
  • Evidence Collection 
  • Investigative Support for Family Law Counsel 

Our investigators approach every matrimonial matter with sensitivity, objectivity, and strict confidentiality.

Independent Death Investigations

Families and attorneys may seek an independent investigation when questions remain regarding the circumstances of a death. Beau Dietl & Associates conducts objective, fact-focused investigations designed to identify additional information, examine inconsistencies, locate witnesses, and help clients better understand what occurred.

Independent Death Investigations may involve:

  • Review of Available Reports and Records 
  • Witness Identification and Interviews 
  • Scene and Location Research 
  • Timeline Development 
  • Background Research 
  • Surveillance or Video Identification 
  • Public-Record Research 
  • Coordination with Legal Counsel and Qualified Experts 
  • Wrongful Death Investigation Support 

Our role is to independently gather and evaluate facts. We do not replace law enforcement, medical examiners, forensic pathologists, or other qualified authorities.

Missing Persons Investigations

When a person is missing, estranged, difficult to locate, or intentionally avoiding contact, experienced investigators can pursue leads beyond basic online searches.

Our Missing Persons Investigations may assist with:

  • Missing Family Members 
  • Estranged Relatives 
  • Beneficiaries and Heirs 
  • Former Employees 
  • Debtors 
  • Witnesses 
  • Adoption-Related Searches 
  • Long-Lost Contacts 
  • Individuals Avoiding Service or Legal Obligations 

We use lawful databases, public records, field investigation, interviews, social media research, and other appropriate methods to develop and verify potential locations.

Child Custody Investigations

Child custody disputes require careful, objective investigation focused on the safety and welfare of the child. Our investigators assist attorneys and parents by documenting conduct or conditions that may be relevant to custody, visitation, or parenting-time decisions.

Child Custody Investigations may include:

  • Surveillance During Parenting Time 
  • Documentation of Unsafe Conduct 
  • Verification of Living Conditions 
  • Substance-Abuse Concerns 
  • Neglect or Lack of Supervision 
  • Exposure to Prohibited Individuals 
  • Violations of Custody Agreements 
  • Background and Public-Record Research 
  • Detailed Reports for Legal Counsel 

All investigations are conducted lawfully, discreetly, and with appropriate sensitivity.

Surveillance Investigations

Professional surveillance can provide objective documentation of conduct, movements, associations, and activities relevant to legal, insurance, business, or personal matters.

Our surveillance capabilities may support:

  • Matrimonial Investigations 
  • Child Custody Matters 
  • Insurance Claims 
  • Workplace Misconduct 
  • Cohabitation Investigations 
  • Fraud Investigations 
  • Litigation 
  • Activity Verification 
  • Protective and Threat-Related Matters 

When appropriate, clients receive detailed reports, photographs, video, timelines, and other documentation gathered during the investigation.

Witness Location and Interviews

 witness may hold information that materially affects a legal matter, internal investigation, insurance claim, or disputed event. Our investigators help identify, locate, and professionally approach witnesses while preserving the integrity of the investigative process.

Services may include:

  • Witness Identification 
  • Current Address Research 
  • Contact Verification 
  • Background Research 
  • In-Person or Remote Interviews 
  • Recorded or Written Statements, When Appropriate 
  • Timeline Clarification 
  • Coordination with Legal Counsel 

Our investigators conduct interviews objectively and document relevant information accurately.

Skip Tracing and Locate Services

Beau Dietl & Associates provides professional locate services for attorneys, businesses, financial institutions, insurance professionals, and private clients seeking individuals who are difficult to find.

Locate and Skip Tracing services may assist with:

  • Witnesses 
  • Debtors 
  • Heirs and Beneficiaries 
  • Former Employees 
  • Defendants 
  • Subjects of Litigation 
  • Estranged Family Members 
  • Individuals Avoiding Contact 
  • Persons Connected to Fraud or Financial Matters 

We verify information wherever possible rather than relying solely on unconfirmed database results.

Social Media Investigations

Online activity can provide relevant intelligence in legal, insurance, employment, matrimonial, fraud, and personal investigations. Our investigators lawfully research publicly available digital information to identify connections, activities, representations, and potential inconsistencies.

Social Media Investigations may include:

  • Public Profile Research 
  • Relationship and Association Analysis 
  • Activity Verification 
  • Timeline Development 
  • Public Post and Image Review 
  • Business Affiliation Research 
  • Preservation of Relevant Publicly Available Content 
  • Support for Litigation or Internal Investigations 

All research is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and ethical investigative practices.

Background Investigations

Our customized Background Investigations help clients verify identities, histories, affiliations, and potential areas of concern before entering into important personal, legal, or financial relationships.

Depending on the purpose and legal limitations, an investigation may include:

  • Identity and Address Verification 
  • Employment and Education Research 
  • Business Affiliations 
  • Civil Litigation 
  • Criminal Record Research, Where Permitted 
  • Professional Licenses 
  • Judgments, Liens, and Bankruptcies 
  • Media and Reputation Research 
  • Social Media Review 
  • Public-Record Research 

Unlike automated database reports, our investigations are tailored to the client’s objectives and may include independent verification and additional investigative analysis.

Who We Serve

Beau Dietl & Associates provides Specialty Investigation services for:

  • Attorneys and Law Firms 
  • Family Law Counsel 
  • Wrongful Death Attorneys 
  • Insurance Carriers 
  • Corporate Legal Departments 
  • Estate and Probate Professionals 
  • Financial Institutions 
  • Business Owners 
  • Families 
  • High-Net-Worth Individuals 
  • Private Clients 

Every matter is handled with strict confidentiality and a clear understanding of the sensitivity involved.

Why Choose Beau Dietl & Associates?

Specialty investigations require more than access to databases. They require experienced investigators who know how to develop leads, conduct surveillance, interview witnesses, evaluate information, and exercise sound judgment in difficult circumstances.

Clients choose Beau Dietl & Associates because we provide:

  • Over 40 Years of Investigative Experience 
  • Licensed Private Investigators 
  • Confidential and Discreet Case Management 
  • Experienced Field Investigators 
  • Nationwide Investigative Capabilities 
  • Customized Investigative Strategies 
  • Professional Surveillance and Documentation 
  • Objective Fact-Finding 
  • Clear, Timely Reporting 
  • Responsive Client Communication 
  • Coordination with Attorneys and Other Professionals 
  • Ethical and Lawful Investigative Practices 

Our Investigative Process

1. Confidential Consultation

We begin by listening carefully to your concerns, reviewing the available information, and defining the questions the investigation should address.

2. Case Assessment

Our investigators evaluate the circumstances, potential investigative avenues, legal considerations, timing, and available resources.

3. Customized Investigation Plan

We develop a focused investigative strategy that may include research, surveillance, interviews, field investigation, records analysis, digital research, or other lawful methods.

4. Investigation and Documentation

Our team conducts the investigation discreetly and documents relevant findings through reports, timelines, photographs, video, records, or witness information, as appropriate.

5. Reporting and Continued Support

Clients receive clear findings and regular communication. When necessary, we coordinate with legal counsel and provide additional investigative support as the matter develops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Specialty Investigations?

Specialty Investigations are customized investigative services for sensitive personal, legal, insurance, or family matters that fall outside traditional corporate investigations. They may include matrimonial, missing persons, child custody, independent death, surveillance, witness-location, and background investigations.

Are Specialty Investigations confidential?

Yes. Beau Dietl & Associates handles every matter with strict confidentiality and discretion. Information is shared only with authorized parties, subject to applicable law and the requirements of the engagement.

Can you conduct surveillance for matrimonial or child custody matters?

Yes, when surveillance is lawful and appropriate. Our investigators conduct discreet surveillance and provide detailed documentation that may assist clients and their legal counsel.

Can you reinvestigate the circumstances of a death?

We can conduct an independent fact-finding investigation to review available information, identify and interview witnesses, develop timelines, examine inconsistencies, and assist legal counsel. We do not replace law enforcement, medical examiners, or forensic experts.

Can you locate someone with limited information?

Possibly. The likelihood of success depends on the accuracy and amount of available information. Our investigators use lawful research, public records, databases, interviews, fieldwork, and digital research to develop and verify potential leads.

Do you work directly with attorneys?

Yes. We regularly work with attorneys on matrimonial, child custody, wrongful death, probate, litigation, insurance, and witness-related investigations.

Will I receive a written report?

When appropriate, clients receive a detailed investigative report describing relevant activity, findings, sources, and supporting documentation. The reporting format is tailored to the investigation and the client’s intended use.

Are your findings admissible in court?

Admissibility depends on the jurisdiction, nature of the evidence, investigative methods, and rules governing the legal matter. We conduct investigations lawfully and document our work carefully, but clients should consult their attorney regarding evidentiary use.

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Get the Answers You Need

Sensitive situations can leave clients facing uncertainty, conflicting information, and difficult decisions. Beau Dietl & Associates provides discreet, objective Specialty Investigation services designed to uncover facts, document relevant information, and help clients determine their next steps.

Whether you need assistance with a matrimonial matter, missing person, child custody concern, unexplained death, witness location, surveillance assignment, or another confidential investigation, our team will approach your matter with professionalism, care, and over 40 years of investigative experience.

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