Child & Spousal Support Fraud | Detecting Hidden Income

In the case of a divorce, in addition to child support, spousal maintenance must also be determined. To ensure that the ex-partner fully discloses all income and other support-relevant circumstances when calculating maintenance obligations, our Swiss private detectives verify the provided information whenever fraud is suspected: +41 44 5522 264.

Pre-Divorce Protection Orders as a Preliminary Measure

When couples separate, jointly acquired assets must be divided, and support entitlements agreed upon. This process is not always straightforward, which is why a pre-divorce protection procedure (“Eheschutzverfahren”) can be used. A court order regulates the division of assets and the maintenance payments to be made. In most cases, this arrangement is adopted in the subsequent divorce proceedings, provided there are no significant changes. This can greatly simplify the bureaucratic aspects of divorce.

 

Whether during pre-divorce protection or divorce proceedings, both parties have a duty to provide truthful information when calculating support. Nevertheless, actual income is often concealed, second jobs or recent inheritances go unreported, all to pay less or receive more maintenance. If you suspect that your ex-partner is not fully honest about income or other maintenance-related matters, contact our trained Zürich private detectives free of charge. We investigate the true circumstances and provide legally admissible evidence. Use our contact form or call us at +41 44 5522 264.

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“Concealed Income? A small gift from grandma is unlikely to be detected by our Swiss detectives, but a hidden job can be documented in a legally admissible manner.”

Changes in Income or Life Circumstances | Zürich Detectives Reveal Concealed Facts

Support obligations usually extend over several years. During this time, relevant changes in life circumstances are common—for example, a higher income, unemployment, a new cohabiting relationship, or an income-based education for the child. These circumstances can justify changes in support payments, but they are not always disclosed.

 

Support recipients may conceal increased income, additional earnings such as inheritances, lottery winnings, or training remuneration of the child, which can impact maintenance calculations. Many ex-partners also fail to report the status of a qualified cohabitation (Konkubinat), which can further affect the support calculation. Accessing proof of the paying parent’s actual income is often difficult. Courts generally fix maintenance agreements for several years, with little regular monitoring. If you suspect you are being defrauded by an ex-partner but cannot prove it, our experienced Zürich detectives can help. Through meticulous investigation and surveillance, the true circumstances can usually be determined. Please contact us by email at kontakt@kurtz-detektei-schweiz.ch or by phone at +41 44 5522 264.