Domestic Investigations · Empire Investigation · Pittsburgh, PA
Cohabitation & Alimony Verification
If a former spouse is collecting spousal support while living with a new partner, that arrangement may legally affect — or terminate — their eligibility for continued payments. Pennsylvania law recognizes cohabitation as a basis for support modification. But you can't file a motion on a hunch. You need documented pattern evidence that demonstrates a shared living arrangement over time.
A single overnight observation isn't cohabitation. Courts want to see a sustained pattern: regular presence at one address, shared routines, joint departures, evidence of domestic life together. Building that record requires multiple surveillance deployments over days or weeks — and the discipline to document it in a format that survives legal scrutiny.
Our investigators have handled cohabitation cases throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. We know what the threshold looks like, what evidence is required, and how to package findings for your attorney before the next court date. If the arrangement exists, we'll find it. If it doesn't, you'll know that too — and you won't have wasted years of unnecessary payments trying to prove a suspicion that wasn't there.
What This Investigation Covers
- Surveillance to document overnight stays and shared residence patterns
- Vehicle and location documentation — consistent presence at one address
- Evidence of shared routines: joint departures, grocery runs, domestic activity
- Mail, utility, and public record verification of address and residency
- Property record and vehicle registration research
- Multi-day and multi-week deployments to establish legal threshold of cohabitation
- Written investigative reports with documented dates, times, and activity summaries
- Evidence packages structured for attorney use and support modification proceedings
When This Service Is Needed
- Reason to believe a former spouse is living with a new partner while receiving alimony
- Observable lifestyle inconsistent with what is claimed in support proceedings
- Upcoming review, audit, or legal hearing regarding spousal support obligations
- Preparing a motion for modification or termination of support payments
- Your attorney has requested documented evidence before filing
- A tip or lead suggesting cohabitation that requires professional verification
Our Approach
We conduct structured, confidential investigations using professional-grade surveillance techniques and proven methodology. Every case is scoped individually, executed with absolute discretion, and focused on delivering documented results that hold up. We work directly with legal counsel when proceedings require it — and we never share findings with anyone outside of the engagement.
Confidential Inquiry
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Every inquiry is handled personally — by a licensed investigator, not a receptionist. No pressure. No judgment. Just an honest conversation about what you need and what we can deliver.
All inquiries handled with complete discretion. Information shared with no one.