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“Steffan was super professional, well informed and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Sterling Oak Investigations for anyone in need of fast, reliable, and courteous service.”
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Family Law Investigations
5.0 on Google · 7 reviewsLicensed & Insured · British ColumbiaCAPI MemberPIABC Member
Investigative support for divorce, custody and support matters.
Who we help
Individuals and their legal teams working through divorce, child custody, parenting-time and support proceedings where verified facts matter.
What we do
- Fact-finding and evidence gathering for family proceedings
- Witness location and interviews
- Background research relevant to custody and support questions
- Reports prepared for case use
What you will understand afterwards
You and your legal team will have documented findings prepared for case use, so you can build on them with confidence.
How we work
We start with a confidential consultation, agree a clear scope and approach with you before we begin, proceed discreetly while keeping you informed at every stage, and finish with a clear report of our findings and recommendations — plus follow-up to answer your questions. We conduct every service within applicable laws and professional standards in British Columbia. You can also read our frequently asked questions.
What we need from you
Just the outline to start: what you would like to understand, confirm, or accomplish, the general location involved, and how time-sensitive your matter is. When we speak, we will guide you on anything more specific we need.
What we will not ask for
We will not ask for passwords, financial account details, medical records, or unnecessary sensitive information. Please do not include them in the inquiry form.
Where we provide this service
We provide this service across the Lower Mainland and beyond. Read more about working with a private investigator in Vancouver, private investigator in Richmond, private investigator in Burnaby, private investigator in Surrey, private investigator in Coquitlam, private investigator in Langley, private investigator in Abbotsford, private investigator in Maple Ridge, private investigator in British Columbia.
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Yes. We treat discretion as foundational to our practice and handle your inquiry and case details privately from our first conversation onward. Share only what you are comfortable sharing at each stage.
Our fees depend on the type and complexity of your matter. We discuss pricing during our consultation and provide estimates before we begin, so you can decide with confidence. For an accurate quote, please reach out to us directly.
Duration varies with the complexity of your case. We discuss realistic timelines with you during our consultation and keep you informed at every stage of our assignment.
No — and we will not pretend otherwise. No investigator can honestly guarantee a specific outcome. What we commit to is accurate, evidence-focused work, transparent communication, and a detailed report of our findings and recommendations.
Please do not include passwords, financial account details, medical records, or unnecessary identifying details about other people. A high-level description is all we need to begin our conversation with you.
Have a sensitive question? Start with a confidential conversation.
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Our clients rate us 5.0 on Google
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5.0 stars from 7 Google reviews — every review on our Google Business Profile is 5-star. We show five of them below, in our clients’ own words.
Read all 7 reviews on Google★★★★★
“You won’t regret choosing Steffan’s help. His service truly surpassed my expectations. Not only does he work with professionalism, but he also genuinely cares about his client. Highly recommended!”
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“I had a very toxic and complicated divorce case. After consulting several others, I finally connected with Sterling Oak Investigations. With their rich experience and professional perspective, they uncovered the truth that I could never have found on my own.”
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“Steffan was very professional and charged a very fair rate unlike the other companies that wanted to charge over double the price. He was able to find the person I was searching for in under a week. I highly recommend Sterling Oak.”
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“This agency helped us navigate and collect evidence for a court case, which would have had a very different outcome had we not had their help. Thank you Steffan.”
We have 7 Google reviews in total, all 5-star. See them all on our Google Business Profile →