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Family Law · Austin, TX

Child Custody Investigation

When your children's safety is at stake, the evidence must be beyond question.

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19-Year LAPD Veteran
Travis County Approved Vendor
TX License A11319
100% Confidential

Child custody cases involve the highest possible personal stakes, the safety and wellbeing of your children. Watson PI conducts child custody investigations with the precision, objectivity, and legal compliance that family court proceedings demand. We document parental fitness, violations of custody orders, unsafe environments, and other conduct relevant to custody determinations, producing evidence that is clear, objective, and fully admissible in Texas family court. David Watson works closely with family law attorneys throughout Central Texas to ensure our evidence meets the specific requirements of each case.

What We Provide

Parental fitness documentation
Custody order violation surveillance
Unsafe environment documentation
Substance abuse activity documentation
Domestic violence incident documentation
Child welfare verification
New partner background investigation
Parental lifestyle investigation
School attendance and activity verification
Court-admissible evidence package for family court

Why This Investigation Matters

In Texas family court, the standard is the best interest of the child. Documented, objective evidence of parental conduct, whether positive or negative, is far more persuasive than testimony alone. Watson PI produces evidence that family court judges and attorneys recognize as credible, objective, and legally obtained. Our work has been instrumental in custody determinations throughout Travis County and Central Texas.

Our Process

01
Attorney Coordination
We coordinate with your family law attorney to understand the specific evidentiary needs of your case and ensure our investigation is aligned with your legal strategy.
02
Background Investigation
We conduct background research on relevant parties, including new partners, to identify any history relevant to child welfare.
03
Surveillance Operations
We conduct discreet surveillance to document parental conduct, custody order compliance, and any conduct relevant to child welfare.
04
Documentation
All findings are documented with time-stamped video, photographs, and detailed written logs maintained to chain-of-custody standards.
05
Court-Ready Evidence Package
All evidence is compiled into a comprehensive package formatted for Texas family court proceedings, coordinated with your attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can surveillance evidence be used in a Texas custody hearing?

Yes. Legally obtained surveillance evidence is admissible in Texas family court proceedings. Watson PI ensures all evidence is collected within the boundaries of Texas law and documented to meet Texas Rules of Evidence standards.

What if I suspect my child is in immediate danger?

If you believe your child is in immediate danger, contact law enforcement immediately. Watson PI can then provide investigative support to document the situation for legal proceedings.

Do you work with family law attorneys in Travis County?

Yes. Watson PI works extensively with family law attorneys throughout Travis County and Central Texas and is familiar with local court procedures and evidentiary standards.

Watson PI

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Child Custody Investigation
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David Watson
Licensed PI · TX A11319

19-Year LAPD veteran. Metro Division, Criminal Intelligence, Internal Affairs. Now serving Central Texas with 15 years of elite private investigation.

Institutional Credentials

The Watson Standard

34 Years Experience

Combined Law Enforcement & Private Investigation

19-Year LAPD Veteran

Metro Division · Criminal Intelligence · Internal Affairs · VICE

TX License A11319

State-Regulated Private Investigator

Travis County Approved

Government-Vetted Vendor

State Farm Approved

Corporate-Vetted Investigator

Court-Qualified Expert

Certified TSCM · Expert Witness

"You work directly with David Watson, not a junior associate. The person you hire is the person who does the work."

The Difference Is Clear

Why Watson PI

Who does the work?

Licensed PI handles every case personally
Junior associates or subcontractors

Law enforcement background

19-year LAPD veteran. Metro, Intelligence, IA, VICE
Little or no law enforcement experience

Institutional approvals

Travis County Vendor + State Farm Approved
No institutional vetting

Evidence standards

Documented to Texas Rules of Evidence
May not meet court admissibility standards

Expert testimony

Court-qualified expert witness
Cannot testify as expert

TSCM capability

Certified Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Refers out to third party

Confidentiality

Internal Affairs-trained privacy protocols
Standard NDA at best

Experience

34 years combined
Average PI has under 10 years

Surveillance Case Intake Form

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Case Outcome

Parent had strong concerns about child safety - needed documented evidence for family court

  • Custody order violations documented
  • Evidence submitted to court
  • Custody modified
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