Job Description
Private Investigator and/or Forensic Financial Investigator Needed — Hidden Income/Asset Investigation (Los Angeles County Divorce) Overview: I am seeking an experienced California-licensed Private Investigator and/or forensic accountant/forensic financial investigator to conduct a targeted investigation into a spouse/ex-spouse who may be hiding assets and/or income in connection with a Los Angeles County family law matter. Work must be lawful, ethical, and litigation-ready, with a clear emphasis on court-admissible documentation (organized findings, source citations, exhibit preservation, and chain-of-custody practices).
Objectives 1.Identify all current and recent income sources, including W-2/1099, self-employment, commission-based work, and any indicators of cash/side income. 2. Locate undisclosed assets (real property interests, business entities, beneficial ownership, transfers, liens, vehicles, trusts, and other asset indicators). 3. Verify professional licensing and business activity, including active licenses, affiliations, listings/transactions (if real estate is involved), and compensation pathways. 4. Conduct OSINT research (public-facing materials) to document work activity, marketing, lifestyle indicators, and any contradictions to claimed financial disclosures.
5. Produce a written report + exhibit package suitable for attorney use in a Los Angeles County family law case. Scope of Work A. Private Investigator Track (if PI) 1) Identity & Address History (lawful methods only) • Current and historical address indicators and residency-related facts relevant to financial issues. 2) Public Records Asset Search (CA + other states if relevant) • Real property ownership/interests and transfers (grant deeds, liens, encumbrances). • Business entities (corporations/LLCs/DBAs), managers/members, addresses, agents for service.
• UCC filings, civil litigation history, bankruptcy checks, judgment/lien indicators. 3) Employment / Business Activity Corroboration (non-hacking) • Lawful verification of claimed employment changes or reduced income. • Identification of contracting pathways and business marketing footprints. 4) Licensing & Industry Activity Checks • Confirm license status (active/inactive/discipline), affiliations, and activity indicators (e.g., listings, transactions, brokerage ties, advertising). 5) OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) • Professional profiles, social media, websites, marketing pages, postings, and public databases—captured with date/time and preserved in a defensible format.
6) Evidence Preservation & Packaging • Screenshots, URLs, source logs, dates, certified copies where feasible. B. Forensic Accounting / Financial Track (if forensic professional) 1) Income Reconstruction / Variance Analysis • Identify likely income streams and inconsistencies with claimed disclosures. 2) Lifestyle / Expenditure Analysis (if data available) • Reconcile lifestyle indicators with stated income to flag gaps. 3) Asset Tracing & Transfer Review • Identify patterns suggesting transfers, commingling, nominee ownership, or entity concealment.
4) Attorney-Facing Discovery/Subpoena Roadmap • Provide a prioritized list of record targets and a concise rationale for each (banks, payroll processors, brokerages, escrow/title, payment apps, etc.). (No subpoenas to be issued by investigator; roadmap only.) Required Deliverables 1. Written Investigative Report with numbered findings and clear sourcing. 2. Exhibit Binder (PDF) with screenshots, record extracts, and references. 3. Source Log / Documentation Index showing where each item came from and when captured.
4. Declaration-Ready Summary (1–3 pages) counsel can adapt for court. 5. Optional: ability to testify (rates and availability disclosed in advance). Legal & Ethical Requirements (Non-Negotiable) No hacking, unauthorized account access, illegal recording, unlawful pretexting, harassment, stalking, trespass, or any conduct that risks sanctions or inadmissibility. Work must comply with all applicable laws and professional standards. Qualifications to Include in
Your Response • California PI license number and proof of good standing (if PI).
• Forensic credentials (CPA/CFF, CFE, ABV, or similar) if applicable. • Relevant experience in family law hidden income/asset investigations. • A redacted sample outline of your final report format. • Rates (hourly + retainer), typical turnaround, and phased work plan. Recommended Phasing (Preferred)
Phase 1: Public records + OSINT + license/entity/property mapping (foundation). Phase 2: Expanded tracing (multi-state/entity relationships/related parties). Phase 3: Litigation support (declaration/expert support/testimony readiness).
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