What Child Custody Investigation Covers
A child custody investigation documents parental behavior, living conditions, and activities relevant to a custody modification, initial custody determination, or violation of an existing parenting plan. ObjectWire handles these cases for private individuals and family law attorneys across Austin and Travis County.
The standard in Texas custody proceedings is the best interest of the child. Evidence that speaks to a parent's fitness, stability, sobriety, or compliance with a court order is directly relevant to that standard. A properly documented investigation can support or contest a custody modification petition before Travis County Family Court.
What We Document | Evidence Types
- Living environment — condition, safety, and appropriateness of the subject parent's home
- Parenting behavior — how the parent interacts with and supervises children during observed periods
- Substance use — documented indicators of alcohol or drug use in the presence of children
- New partners and household members — who is present in the home and around the children
- Parenting plan compliance — documentation of violations including unauthorized travel, missed exchanges, or contempt of order
- Digital communications — via our digital forensics service, where communications between parties are in dispute
Texas Family Law Context | Travis County Family Court
Texas family courts issue custody orders based on the best interest of the child standard under the Texas Family Code. Evidence of parental unfitness, instability, or contempt of an existing order can support a petition for modification or enforcement. Courts require that evidence be lawfully obtained, properly authenticated, and presented through admissible means.
ObjectWire investigators are familiar with the evidentiary requirements of Travis County Family Court proceedings. Our written reports are structured to support attorney presentation in court, including source documentation and chain-of-custody records.
Working With Your Family Law Attorney
We work directly with family law attorneys in Travis County on litigation-bound cases. If you are represented, we recommend discussing your investigative needs with your attorney before engaging us — this ensures the investigation is scoped to produce evidence that is specifically useful for your legal strategy.
If you are not yet represented, we can provide a case report that an attorney can evaluate when advising you on whether to pursue a custody modification.
Start a Child Custody Investigation
Initial consultations are free and confidential. Visit the consultation page or see the investigative services hub.