A Background Check Won't Lie About Who's Coming Home For the Holidays

The holidays are a time of family gatherings, a time for traveling long distances to come home and reconnect with family members. There's always news to share, sometimes even a fiancée or a new spouse to introduce to the family. A long absent family member may surprise everyone with an unexpected reappearance. Sometimes, family gatherings can be stressful. A custody agreement can mean sending children with an ex, knowing nothing about the people the children will be around. Asking questions may get answers, but a professional complete background check gets truth.

As much as you'd like to believe that the new fiancée is kind, hard-working and honest (despite the OG-style neck tattoo), that the cousin you haven't seen in ages finally beat his drug addiction, or that the family of your ex's new live-in are a wholesome, trustworthy bunch, sometimes there's a nagging doubt that just won't go away. Asking isn't likely to resolve it and we are always advocates of honoring your gut instincts.

Use a complete background check to find out the truth about the people in your life

The fiance isn't going to say he's still gang connected, the cousin isn't going to announce he's hoping to hustle big money to pay dope debts, and the ex may not even know the family his/her new live-in partner invited for the holidays includes registered sex offenders. You need a professional investigator to get those sorts of truths.

There are several scenarios where a complete background check to make sure that you and your loved ones are safe.

• Child custody situations. If you are worried about the people your children will be exposed to while they are visiting your ex- for the holidays, a complete background check can help you uncover the truth. We can see if they have a criminal record so you can make changes to their plans accordingly. In fact, there are multiple ways a private investigator can help with child custody issues.
• Your child's significant other. Many people are blinded by love, but it's the most painful when your children are the ones who are blinded and the significant other seems to be hiding something. If you don't trust them, or feel that something isn't adding up quite right, we can help you get to the bottom of your gut feelings.

A complete background check can fill in the gaps for you so can see if the person behind the mask is who he or she says they are.

Wondering how to get a background check on a friend, family member, or other?

If you have an uneasy feeling, don't let the holiday season make you behave in a less cautious manner than you would at any other time of year. You don't have to get a whole lot of drama going by voicing your suspicions to your family members. There's no need to say anything at all until you have the proof you need. Consider running a professional background check known so you have the facts you need.

Mike Garroutte has been a licensed private investigator for 30 years and is the owner of Linked Investigations. He specializes in in-depth, complete background checks. He's sensitive to the issues surrounding families, especially those involving child custody and safety. If you need to know the truth about who'll be gathered around the holiday table, call 877-464-5374 for a consultation.