Private investigators are being used more frequently as spouses try to catch their loved ones cheating, according to research released today. Almost twice as many women than men used the services in 2007 with more than two thirds of divorce lawyers reporting at least one instance of a client using a private investigator. The research also showed that extra-marital affairs were still the main cited reasons given by couples seeking a divorce.

During 2007, just under a third of marriages broke down due to one partner being unfaithful. In more than three-quarters of those cases it was the husband caught cheating, a significant increase on the 69 percent from 2006.

According to them, marriages are meant to be built on trust, yet this figure shows this is not always the case. While hiring a private investigator might seem like an extreme length to go to, people just want to know the truth, even if it hurts.

Mid-life crisis were the second most common cause of divorce with 14 per cent of citations, seven times more than last year.

In 93 per cent of cases it was the husband’s mid-life crisis that caused the problems. family strains were the third most common reason with 11 percent of citations. Research also showed that 94 per cent of lawyers thought women petitioning for divorce would get the more favourable settlement.

To save your marriage vow from breaking and for you to continue on living as well as knowing whether your spouse or partner is cheating on you or not, hire a Jacksonville private investigator today.