In a divorce, the truth often lives on a phone or in an account — but how you get it matters as much as what it says. Evidence collected the wrong way can be thrown out and even turned against you. We collect and preserve digital evidence lawfully so it actually helps your case.
What digital evidence matters in a divorce?
- Texts and messages — showing conduct, intent, and credibility
- Photos and metadata — proving where and when something happened
- Location history — corroborating or contradicting a timeline
- Social media activity — public and preserved account content
- Financial and account records — surfacing hidden income or assets
Is it legal to gather this evidence yourself?
Often it is not, and that is the biggest risk. Accessing a spouse’s device, email, or account without authorization can violate privacy and wiretap laws, and California is a two-party-consent state, so secretly recording a private conversation is generally illegal. Evidence obtained unlawfully can be excluded and expose you to liability. We confirm the lawful path first, then collect on that basis. ROHOVOT operates under a licensed California investigator (California BSIS PI License No. 190161) and a court-qualified computer-forensics expert witness.
Will the evidence be admissible in California family court?
Only when it is obtained lawfully and can be authenticated with a documented chain of custody. We image devices and export accounts forensically, hash the evidence, and document each step so your attorney can lay the foundation the court requires. California’s recording and privacy rules are set out in the Penal Code — see leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Preserve now, before devices are wiped or accounts change hands.
