Linked Investigations is founded and owned by licensed private investigator, Mike Garroutte, who has been working as a private investigator since 1982.

We offer a variety of private investigative services that are tailored to meet the needs of our Newport Beach clients, including:

1. Catching a Cheating Spouse

Southern California is home to many celebrities, including those whose marriages and relationships were destroyed after adultery was discovered. Whether it was the high-profile couple who divorced amid rumors that he was having a relationship with the nanny, the golfer with dozens of women who say he cheated on his wife, or the celebrity chef who was linked to multiple women, many stars find their sexual indiscretions outed in the public eye. In these cases, celebrities may try to quickly settle their cases after their misdeeds become gossip in order to prevent any further tarnishing of their reputations.

While celebrities can reasonably expect to be discovered due to constantly being followed by the paparazzi, it may be more difficult to discover a person’s illicit affair when they are not in the spotlight. However, professional investigators have years of experience in discreetly determining whether someone is cheating on their spouse. By analyzing documents and data for hidden charges and activities and conducting private surveillance, the seasoned professionals at Linked Investigations have helped identify countless cheaters in the Orange County area.

Generally speaking, evidence of adultery is not necessary for a judge to grant a divorce in California since no-fault divorce is recognized here. Additionally, Southern California judges cannot consider evidence of adultery when determining whether alimony should be awarded. However, many spouses in Newport Beach and the surrounding area have prenuptial agreements that may provide for a greater award of spousal support for the innocent spouse – or the elimination of spousal support – if adultery can be proven. (Additionally, getting proof that your spouse broke his or her vows may be the final piece of evidence you need to convince yourself to let the relationship go.)

2. Conducting an Asset Search

Whether you are filing for divorce or pursuing a lawsuit against a person who has injured you, it is important that you first determine whether that individual has any assets that you may be able to attach to a divorce decree or judgment.

A private investigator in Newport Beach can conduct a complete asset search to locate these items. A basic search includes demographic information about the subject, such as his or her date of birth and social security number. It also reveals public records, such as real estate or business ownership, judgments, tax liens, bankruptcy records, and corporate filings, and much more.

We also offer an in-depth search that can reveal additional details, such as bank account information, possession of securities, or ownership of assets such as vehicles, vessels, and aircraft that may be registered with various local, state, and federal agencies.

Oftentimes, private investigators who have the ability or contacts to provide these specialized services, grossly overcharge for them. Conversely, there are many more under-qualified investigators that only conduct the more basic or elementary asset search services, and offer these at cut-rate prices. Inexpensive asset searches often only locate information that you could find yourself without the assistance of a private investigator. Additionally, an untrained eye cannot necessarily discern which information is accurate – or important – and which is not. The old adage that you get what you pay for definitely comes into play here.

Hire a Private Investigator in Newport Beach

Finding an investigator that can offer a quality product at a fair price isn’t always easy. At Linked Investigations, we pride ourselves on obtaining the best available information at competitive prices. Not only do our investigators have access to the right professional databases, but their experience in analyzing the results of these searches will give you the richest results possible – so you get the facts you need to make an informed decision and move forward.

Contact us today, online or by phone at 714-432-9911 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

 

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated by people all over the country, in celebration and commemoration of rebirth of Jesus Christ. Today, most people celebrate this holiday by gathering their family members together for a meal and a relaxing day of enjoying each other’s company.

However, if you are in a new relationship or you will be enjoying an Easter meal with a loved one’s new significant other, it’s important that you know who you will be bringing around your family. After all, spending Easter with a romantic partner is a big step: it pays to know who that person really is and what type of background they have.

What You Should Know About People Around Your Easter Dinner Table

Okay, while we admit that running a professional background check on any new guest around your Easter dinner table is a bit extreme, the sad reality is that some immoral people view an invitation into another person’s home as an opportunity to exploit that hospitality for their own personal benefit.

Whether you are suspicious of someone a family member or friend has brought to your home in the past, or are wary your child may be dating or planning to marry someone who isn’t being completely honest about their current lifestyle or past history, dinner gatherings and social events in your home are  good opportunity to be more inquisitive, allowing you to uncover important information:

• What is their past like? Do they have a family history of their own, or are they estranged from their closest relatives?
• Do they have a criminal history that makes you worried about bringing them into your home or the home of a loved one?
• What is their romantic history like? Do they have any previous lovers or other skeletons in their closet?

Normally, this information will be discussed throughout the course of a relationship. Sometimes, however, it is not talked about for a number of  obvious reasons – the most important one being that it will cause you to find out who your guests really are, who it is your spending time with, or who you or your family members may be joining forces with on a more permanent basis. However, if your own inquiries don’t pan out, or you suspect you’re being lied to, it pays to hire a Newport Beach private investigator.

Why Hire a Newport Beach Private Investigator to Dig for Personal Information?

There are several ways a private investigator can help you make sure everyone at your Easter table is who they say they are, including:

• Surveillance Services:  Feel like someone in your life is on their best behavior in your presence, but aren’t sure how they behave when you aren’t around? Or maybe you are looking to take the next step with someone, but you aren’t certain about who he or she really is. Surveillance services from a Newport Beach PI can help you see what a person does when (they think) no one is watching.
• Criminal Background Checks: What has your significant other or new friend done in their past? A criminal record is by no means a certain sign that a person is untrustworthy, but if they haven’t been honest about their criminal history, you may want to think twice before bringing them around your closest loved ones.
• Asset Searches: Has a new person in your life been asking you for money, claiming that they are going through difficult times? Unfortunately, some people use this charade as a con method to get money from trusting romantic partners or new friends. An asset search can help you understand what someone’s financial history is really like.

Make your family gatherings and intimate social events are more relaxing and peaceful than every before. Contact Linked Investigations for assistance getting the answers you need before you invite a suspicious party into your home again.