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Joseph Delaney
23:14 07 Jul 18
I worked with Bob Cowan for thirty years with the JCPD. Bob is an exceptionally skilled and thorough investigator. He is tenacious in following leads and getting to the heart of the matter. He is creative and circumspect in his approach to case analysis and investigation. His investigative reports are thoroughand exceptionally well thought out. Bob has a pleasant demeanor and easily builds rapport with people. He is fair and trustworthy two great qualities to have when seeking a private investigator.
Anthony C
15:00 29 Sep 18
This review cannot speak enough about the dedication and perseverance that Bob displayed working on my case. He took a cohabitation case which was really complicated and most Investigators did not hold a lot of hope that they could get the job done. Bob never doubted for a moment. He was confident and always planning strategies for the next moves ahead. He took a real personal hand-ons approach to my case and I believe it was his determination and professionalism that led to the truth being uncovered. Bob became more than just an investigator working on a case. He really cared and it showed throughout the investigation and in all the phone calls long after his part was completed. He was always there to share his opinion and as a voice of reason. Bob's experience and finely honed investigative skills combined with his unparalleled commitment to get to the truth makes him the best choice for anyone that is faced with the need to hire a Private Investigator.
Maria Clemente
19:47 11 Aug 18
If you're looking to hire someone who is dedicated and professional, I would highly recommend using Cowan Investigations. Bob and Liz both went above and beyond to help me through a difficult time and did so with a lot of patience and understanding for my situation. They are very caring people and you should consider using their services before any other.
Kathryn Sheldon
11:30 16 Jul 18
Bob was very compassionate and easy to talk to. He was very professional and skillful in his investigations. I highly recommend him.
Joseph Blaettler
15:29 06 Jul 18
I have worked with Bob on numerous occasions. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend him.
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4 Steps to Proving Cohabitation
August 29, 2018 by Bob Cowan • Cohabitation • 0 Comments
Following a divorce, there are a few reasons why it can be legally significant when your ex moves in with a new partner, even if they are not married.
If you have been ordered to make alimony payments to your ex-spouse, you are legally absolved from any further payments if your ex remarries or cohabits with a new partner. Frequently, ex-spouses will try to game the system, so to speak, by moving in with a partner who supports them, without marrying them, while simultaneously claiming to still be single, and in need of your monthly alimony payments.
Do you need hard proof that your ex is cohabiting with somebody new? Let Cowan Investigations help you restore your peace of mind. In the meantime, take a look at the steps involved in proving cohabitation through the eyes of a certified P.I.
1. Surveille the Scene
During the investigation, the end-goal is to provide proof of both social and financial interdependence. Generally, social interdependence is established first by gleaning information from home surveillance, video footage, and tracing the couple’s daily habits, demonstrating that they are living as an exclusive couple and presenting themselves as such publicly.
As per the Alimony Reform Act of 2014, the ex does not need to be living full-time with their new partner for their relationship to constitute cohabitation.
2. Identify the Partner
The next step is to establish exactly who the new partner is. This can be done through photographs, vehicle records, mail delivery, and other methods.
3. Conduct Interviews
At this point in the investigation, Cowan Investigations can begin conducting interviews of those who personally know the ex-spouse and can attest that to their new relationship. Information collected from these interviews can later be presented in court.
4. Asset and Background Checks
In the final step, we establish the ex-spouse’s financial interdependence with the new partner through a hidden asset search, sifting through public records, vehicle ownership records, and business-related reports to verify that the couple shares bills, vehicles, and the same address. We also run a background check to confirm the findings.
Ultimately, the goal is to put together a collection of evidence that will prove cohabitation in a court of law. To learn more about what Cowan Investigations can do for you, contact us today at (732) 837-8444 for a free thirty-minute consultation.