Private Investigators, Demystified
Notas del episodio
Nicole interviews her colleague Justin Shealy, a family law attorney with Sodoma Law's South Carolina office, about what private investigators actually do in divorce and custody cases, and how far removed that work is from what people expect from TV. The conversation moves through where PIs genuinely help a case, from alimony and custody to hidden assets and digital footprints, and where clients waste money chasing evidence that won't move the needle.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 — Meet Justin Shealy and what family law covers across the Carolinas
00:54 — What private investigators actually do (and don't do)
01:42 — The biggest misconception clients have about PIs
04:30 — Cohabitation, alimony, and the 90-day rule in South Carolina
05:50 — Using a PI in child custody cases
08:13 — Uncovering hidden income and financial red flags
14:53 — How technology and social media create a digital footprint
19:16 — Where clients cross the line into stalking
23:14 — Deciding whether hiring a PI is worth it
30:42 — What to do first if you think you need a PI
About Our Guest:
Justin Shealy is a family law attorney with Sodoma Law's South Carolina office, practicing family law across the Carolinas. He is active in the York County bar and known for thoughtful client communication. Outside the office, he is a dad, a husband, and a foster parent.
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