SURVEILLANCE 

Magnum Investigations is the only agency in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a coveted Agency License, as opposed to a measly “Individual License,” which solely Specializes in Surveillance regarding Cheating Investigations, Child Custody Investigations, and Alimony Investigations.  Individual License holders put up a pretty website online portraying an image that they are much larger than they are.  The reality is they are likely working out of their home, and they are simply a 1-man operation.  That is fine if they stayed within their lane and provided services such as witness interviews, serving subpoenas, background checks, etc.  However, most 1-man operations will make the huge mistake of providing Surveillance services at your expense.  No matter how good an investigator may be, common sense will tell you that if that one investigator were to attempt to follow your partner, it wouldn’t be long before your partner notices the tail.  In other words, your partner will eventually look in their side/rearview mirror and see the same vehicle making every turn that they make and pulling up behind them at every red light.  You can’t follow someone with only one investigator because it’s a recipe for disaster.

Magnum Investigations, LLC holds a coveted Agency License, which permits them to hire a staff of investigators.  Magnum sends out a team of investigators who work together at the same time but from separate vehicles.  This agency does not get caught, and your partner will have no idea that s/he was ever being followed; this is very important because you don’t want to cause any more damage and/or waste your money.  Surveillance is very difficult, and most companies get caught, thus causing irreparable damage.  Cheap companies and one-man companies get caught; you truly get what you pay for.  Magnum will definitely cost more than other companies because they utilize a team of investigators and because they are video surveillance specialists.  As with any profession (i.e., medical, educational, etc.), specialists always cost a bit more. In return, you receive better care and services based on unparalleled experience and knowledge and better equipment and tactics.  Magnum will photo document your partner’s or ex’s activities without them knowing.  The images will have a date and time stamp and will be certified.  Magnum Investigations, LLC covers all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Because they are licensed, the investigative package (reports, pictures) is admissible in court, meaning you can use it. 

CHEATING INVESTIGATIONS 

Cheating Investigations don’t typically take much time.  Statistics show that if you suspect your partner is cheating, they probably are.  You must listen to your instincts; if you have a gut feeling that they are cheating, you must listen to your intuition.  Approximately half of the cheaters leave few, if any, warning signs.  The person they are cheating with often coaches them on being careful in getting caught.  So, in reality, you are not dealing with the person you think you know.  Cheaters are always paranoid about getting caught and take precautionary measures to avoid detection and correct mistakes you may have pointed out.

The only thing that will end the lies and provide you with the closure you need is photographic proof.  Only a skilled investigator can capture photo proof without your partner detecting the investigator.  Never try to take matters into your own hands or have a friend or relative attempt to follow your partner; if 1-man PI companies get caught, you or your friends will definitely get caught.  Surveillance is a fine art and much more difficult than most people imagine.  Following too close will result in detection, and following too loosely will lose observation of your partner.  Cheap companies get caught; you really do get what you pay for.  If a cheap company gets caught, you can rest assured you will not receive a refund.  If an investigator gets caught, it will be the worst thing that could ever happen to you.  Not only will you be out a whole lot of money, but you will have caused irreparable damage to your relationship, which would be terrible, especially if your partner wasn’t even cheating, to begin with.  There are no re-dos; if an investigator gets caught, your spouse will forever take precautionary measures to counter any investigator's likelihood of following them.  In other words, you will never learn and unveil the truth.  You only get one shot at this, so ensure it’s done right.  Magnum Investigations has provided services for more than 21+years and specializes in video surveillance; it's all they do.  Photo proof will help you immensely by exposing the truth, and as a result, you will be able to decide on what to do next without second-guessing your decision. 

CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIGATIONS Child Custody Investigations are much more complex than Cheating investigations but not nearly as complex as Alimony/Cohabitation Investigations. Suppose you have children; when you and your partner break up, the Family Court will deem one of you as the Primary Residential Custodian.  The other parent usually has unsupervised visitation of the children and is normally obligated to pay the primary custodian child support.  Often the Primary Custodian is not the better fit.  If you believe you are the better fit as the Primary Custodian, then it's your responsibility to prove why.  Maybe your ex is living a lifestyle that is not conducive to having primary custody because they are living a lifestyle that is not conducive to such.  If you believe they are engaging in irresponsible, immature, unethical, and/or illegal activity, then Child Custody Surveillance will be valuable.  Maybe your ex is not spending quality time with the children and instead permitting others to care for them.  Maybe your ex is a partier and possibly drinking and driving.  Maybe your ex has wrong priorities; they could prioritize their new relationship (girlfriend/boyfriend) over the relationship they have with the child; in other words, maybe they are putting their girlfriend/boyfriend ahead of the children.  Maybe in the extreme example, they are engaging in drug abuse.  Regardless of the lifestyle issue, it needs to be proven.  1-man companies will get caught very quickly and will not successfully build a successful case; these cases take time, and if your ex keeps seeing the same vehicle day after day, then they will certainly catch on.  Magnum Investigations deploys a team of investigators who work together simultaneously but from separate vehicles.  This ensures the maximum success of obtaining photo documentation of the activity without your ex ever realizing they were under surveillance.  These cases are NOT won via an attorney; rather, they are won by the investigative proof that a seasoned investigation agency obtains.  Attorneys are a big waste of money; in the end of it, the outcome will be no different than had you represented yourself.  Supervised Visitation is just that, it's when your ex has visitation, and it's supposed to be supervised.  Often, the supervisor will be present at the transfer; however, shortly thereafter, the supervisor will either leave, or your ex will leave.  It’s a big sacrifice for a supervisor to stay the entire time, and therefore the supervisor will usually leave the residence, and then your ex is alone with the child.  Sometimes, the ex will leave the child alone with the supervisor, so they can engage in their own personal interests instead of spending quality time with the child.  In either scenario, it’s a violation of the court order, and they can be held in contempt, usually resulting in a revocation of visitation.  Of course, the supervisor will return shortly before the next transfer providing the illusion that they were there the entire time.  The only way to prove these violations is via a licensed investigation agency with the skillset, manpower, equipment, vehicles, and experience.  1-man companies will raise suspicion among the neighbors; soon enough, everyone will know the investigator is there. 

ALIMONY/COHABITATION INVESTIGATIONS 

Alimony/cohabitation investigations are by far the most complicated and complex investigations there are.  Unlike a cheating investigation, where once you document a kiss and you are done, these cases take a great deal of time because of what’s at stake.  Essentially you are requesting that a Judge revoke or reduce your Alimony obligation. Therefore, the Judge must be certain that the proofs are compelling to constitute cohabitation.  Most investigation companies have no idea whatsoever what the judges are looking for.  In fact, few attorneys even know how to win these cases.  Magnum Investigations has a 92% success rate, which is absolutely astounding.  These cases are very expensive, primarily because of the needed time.  You have to expect that once your ex learns that you are fighting to have the Alimony revoked, they will hire a lawyer, and that lawyer will fight hard to refute your claim.  Magnum recommends hiring an investigation agency is not worth it if you can’t recoup the investigative costs in a year’s savings of not paying Alimony.  It may not be worth it if you only have a year or two left of Alimony.  However, if you have three years or more or the rare Permanent Alimony, then it’s a no-brainer; you hire an investigation agency.  Violators almost always have a false sense of security in thinking that if you ever make an issue, they and their new partner can prove that they have separate residences.  That sense of security is the furthest from the truth.  In almost every case that Magnum Investigations handles, the ex and the new partner have separate residences. However, Magnum still has 92% success in having the client’s Alimony obligation revoked or reduced.  If you suspect that your ex is possibly spending most nights with the new partner (some nights at one house and some nights at the other house or most nights at one location), do not delay contacting Magnum Investigations for a free, confidential consultation.  Do not tell anyone, including your friends, neighbors, or attorney, that you are looking into your suspicions because if it leaks back to your ex, then you will never be able to document it.  You only get one shot at this, so you must make it count.  If one little thing goes wrong, you will not only have lost your only chance of prevailing, but you will also have wasted a whole lot of money.  If you prevail, this can be a life-changer; our clients end up saving tens upon tens of thousands of dollars over time.  Therefore, you must keep your mouth shut and hire the best in the business.