PROOF OF COHABITING
Do you require a cohabitation investigation? UKPI can retrieve the information you need to build a case; useful when solicitors often require this information before proceeding.
- Affordable service
- 100% confidential
- Discreet surveillance
- Hard evidence provided
Fraudulent benefit claims and landlord investigations also available on request.
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Should they be living there?
Do you require cohabitation investigations? Solicitors often require this information before proceeding.
- Affordable Service
- 100% Confidential
- Discreet Surveillance
- Hard Copy Evidence
Fraudulent benefit claims and landlord investigations also available on request.
What is proof of cohabitation?
Proof of cohabitation is irrefutable evidence that two individuals are living together at the same address, and are sharing responsibilities within that household. That evidence usually looks like certain documents that feature the names of both individuals, or the individual that is disputing living at the property. This could include:
- Utility bills
- Council tax bills
- Bank or building society statements
- Car documentation
- Letters from the health service
Generally, cohabitation is viewed as a way to prove that a relationship is ‘genuine and subsisting’.
Why is proof of cohabitation important?
Getting proof of cohabitation can impact the following:
Legal and financial support
Cohabitation reports can impact spousal or child support arrangements by proving that a former partner is living with someone else, as this could potentially alter their financial obligations. Solicitors and private clients often require UKPI’s cohabitation investigations to support their client in post-divorce maintenance payment cases and financial settlements.
Custody and welfare of children
Proof of cohabitation can help ensure a safe environment for children by verifying the background and lifestyle of a new partner in the household.
Insurance and/or benefit fraud prevention
Obtaining proof of cohabitation can evidence undisclosed cohabitation that might affect eligibility for certain benefits or insurance claims. Local authorities frequently rely on cohabitation reports for fraudulent benefit claims, and housing providers request the service when they suspect their tenants of living with an unauthorised third party.
Proving cohabitation
We understand that every case is very different, so each one taken on by UKPI is appointed to a highly experienced case manager. Together with you, they’ll discuss your circumstances and advise you of the best course of action to prove cohabitation. Our proof of cohabitation reports contain photographic evidence from cohabitation surveillance alongside a detailed report, which includes any additional evidence gathered from other sources.
Hiring a private detective during a divorce is a wise move; professionals like UKPI can stay one step ahead, advising you on the need for cohabitation reports.
Why hire UKPI?
Far from stopping at cohabitation investigations, UKPI can turn their hand to all manner of discreet services; by gathering the evidence you need to move forward, we help make the lives of our clients that bit easier. We harness our 25+ year career in the private investigation industry to be the models of discretion and professionalism, operating within data protection laws to provide you with the full picture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you suspect that your ex partner may be cohabiting, act quickly; the judge will usually expect to see evidence gathered on three separate visits. The longer the time between visits, the greater the chance that the judge will accept that cohabitation is taking place. We generally conduct cohabitation surveillance over two to three weeks, which has proven to be highly successful and satisfactory to the court.
UKPI’s pricing varies based on the investigation’s scope and duration; we’ll offer you a tailored quote following our initial consultation.
Yes, our investigators prepare reports with court in mind, ensuring evidence is gathered legally and can therefore be used in court proceedings if necessary.
Evidence we gather could include photos, surveillance logs, witness statements, and documentation of shared expenses or property.
Yes, we conduct our investigations within legal boundaries, respecting privacy laws while gathering publicly accessible and legally obtainable information.
No, our investigations are discreet, so we avoid alerting the person being investigated unless it’s required by law.
The duration of our investigations tends to vary, but most cases take a few days to several weeks, depending on the required evidence and the complexity of the situation.
You should call cohabitation investigators like UKPI if you suspect a change in financial behaviour, reports of a new partner frequently staying over, or social media activity suggesting a shared home.
Our investigators use legal methods like public surveillance, online research, and information from public records to gather evidence without infringing on privacy.
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