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Signs Your Spouse Is Cheating And When to Hire a Private Investigator
Suspecting a spouse or partner of infidelity can often be emotionally overwhelming. You may notice subtle changes, but struggle to determine whether they’re meaningful or simply normal relationship shifts. If you’re searching for answers, you’re not alone. Below are common warning signs of infidelity and guidance on when it may be time to speak with a professional investigator.
How Private Investigators Can Help Ensure a Fair Divorce Outcome
Ending a marriage is rarely a simple process. Beyond the emotional toll, divorce often brings complex questions about finances, honesty, and parenting. When trust has broken down and critical decisions depend on accurate information, assumptions can be costly. This is where a private investigator can play a vital role in the successful outcome of these often highly contested cases.
Happy Holidays!
From the entire team at Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. Investigation Services, wishing you and yours a joyous and safe holiday season and a happy new year!
CTV News Interviews Haywood Hunt’s Senior Investigator Jeff Filliter
CTV’s Katelynn Wilson recently interviewed Jeff Filliter, a Senior Investigator with our Fraud Team for his insights on a scam that cost an Ottawa couple $300,000. Jeff is a seasoned private investigator at Haywood Hunt, with over 45 years of experience with the R.C.M.P., Scotiabank, and in private practice.
2025 Scholarship Winning Entry: AI and Online Fraud: Emerging Risks and Effective Defense Strategies
Congratulations to Gabriella Benny on her winning entry for the 2025 Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. Annual Scholarship. This was the 8th year of our scholarship and we’d like to thank everyone who submitted well-researched and well-written essays again this year. Check back soon on the details of our 2025 scholarship!
The Role of Private Investigators in Criminal Cases
Many people imagine private investigators as spending their days trailing unfaithful partners or sitting in cars with long-range cameras. In reality, modern investigators often take on far more significant responsibilities, frequently assisting in complex legal matters and even contributing to the resolution of criminal cases.
Our Senior Fraud Investigator Interviewed by CBC News
Our Senior Fraud Investigator, Jeff Filliter, was recently interviewed by CBC News over a multi-million dollar electricity fraud case involving the City of Toronto.
OSINT and the Power of Public Records
One of the most important tools for private investigators in the digital age is the presence of easily accessible public records. Although not much has changed regarding what information is available publicly, what has changed is that what used to require countless hours of sifting through paper a few decades ago can now be accessed with just a few clicks, as almost everything is available digitally.
How Private Investigators Can Help Lawyers Build Stronger Cases
In the fast-paced and high-stakes world of legal work, information is everything. Whether it’s a civil dispute, a criminal defense, or a corporate investigation, the strength of a lawyer’s case often hinges on the evidence they can present. That’s where private investigators come in.