DV Evidence

Evidence for Protection Orders, Family Court & Police

We help survivors, solicitors, and police preserve and present evidence — DVO breach surveillance, deleted message recovery, stalkerware detection, location tracking, and the digital footprint of coercive control — in formats Queensland courts accept.

Trauma-awareStrictly confidentialCourt-admissible reportsSafety-first intakeLicensed QLD PI

If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero — 000.

This is not an emergency service. If your device may be monitored, do not contact us from that device. Use a trusted friend's phone, a library computer, or a device the other person has never had access to. Clear your browser history after visiting this page.

Evidence Services

Six Ways Evidence Changes the Outcome

Every service is delivered with full chain-of-custody documentation and a court-admissible report — structured for the specific proceedings your matter requires.

01

Threats & Harassment Messages

Recovery of SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Snapchat, and Instagram threads — including deleted messages — presented as court-ready exhibits with timestamps, sender attribution, and hash verification.

02

DVO Breach Surveillance

Covert documentation of protection order breaches — approach prohibition violations, contact breaches, and property restrictions. Timestamped, geo-tagged, court-ready evidence from the first day of operations.

03

Location Tracking & AirTags

Analysis of location history, geofence events, AirTag pairings, Find My logs, and Google Timeline to establish the respondent's whereabouts — and document any covert tracking devices concealed in vehicles or belongings.

04

Stalkerware & Device Forensics

Forensic examination of phones and devices for monitoring software — mSpy, Cocospy, FlexiSpy, Hoverwatch, Cerberus, and hidden MDM profiles. Documented with methodology and chain-of-custody for court.

05

Coercive Control Timeline

Pattern-of-behaviour documentation mapped against the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 — turning isolated incidents into a prosecutable pattern for Magistrates Court and FCFCOA proceedings.

06

Family Court & Protection Orders

Forensic exhibits and field surveillance reports formatted for Family Court affidavits, ICL briefs, protection order applications, and contravention proceedings — structured to court evidentiary requirements.

De-Identified Examples

What This Work Looks Like in Practice

All identifying details have been changed to protect client privacy. Reference numbers are internal case identifiers.

GCPI-DV-041 Gold Coast

DVO Breach — Approach Prohibition

Covert surveillance documented the respondent within the exclusion zone on four separate occasions across nine days. Timestamped video evidence with geo-location data was filed as exhibits. The respondent did not contest the footage.

Breach charge proceeded, respondent convicted
GCPI-DV-033 Gold Coast

Protection Order — Factory-Reset Phone

Forensic examination recovered over 900 deleted messages and 14 voice notes from a factory-reset device. The communication record established a clear pattern of threats and intimidation and was accepted by the Magistrate without cross-examination.

Protection order granted
GCPI-DV-027 Brisbane

AirTag Tracking — Coercive Control

An unauthorised AirTag was identified concealed in the applicant's vehicle. Location data correlated with Google Timeline records established four months of covert tracking. The forensic exhibit supported both a police complaint and the DVO application.

Used in DVO application and police complaint
GCPI-DV-019 Gold Coast

Stalkerware Detection — Active Monitoring

Forensic examination found an active Cerberus install with remote access logs spanning six months. The install predated the separation. Evidence was used to support a police complaint and establish a breach of the existing protection order.

Evidence used in protection order and police report

The Process

Quiet, Methodical, Trauma-Aware

Every step is designed to feel safe. We work at your pace, with your wellbeing as the priority.

01

Confidential Intake

You speak directly with a licensed investigator. No call centre, no forms first. We assess what evidence may be available and advise on the safest way to proceed.

02

Evidence Preservation

Devices are received securely and a forensic image is created immediately — a locked, hash-verified copy — before any analysis begins. Your device is returned promptly.

03

Examination & Analysis

Targeted examination using certified forensic tools. Deleted messages, location records, app activity, stalkerware, and field surveillance observations are all analysed and documented.

04

Court-Ready Report

A formal report with the investigator's declaration, chain-of-custody documentation, and methodology required for court admission. Expert witness available if required.

Stalkerware & Device Monitoring

If They Always Seem to Know — There's Usually a Reason

If the other person seems to know where you are, who you've spoken to, or what you've said — your device may be compromised. Commercial stalkerware is widely available, easy to install, and designed to be invisible to the device owner. We find it.

Commercial stalkerware detection

We examine for mSpy, Cocospy, FlexiSpy, Hoverwatch, Cerberus, and dozens of other known applications — including those engineered to hide from standard app lists and antivirus.

Hidden profiles and MDM payloads

Mobile Device Management profiles can grant full remote access without the owner's knowledge. We identify and document any unauthorised management profiles on iOS and Android.

AirTag and Bluetooth tracker detection

We identify unauthorised AirTag pairings and other Bluetooth tracker activity associated with your device, vehicle, or accounts — and document the full tracking timeline for court.

Account intrusion documentation

Preservation of compromised account evidence — sign-in history, device lists, recovery email changes, and session tokens — documenting unauthorised access clearly for court proceedings.

For Legal Professionals

Court-Ready Exhibits, Ready for Affidavit

We work directly with solicitors, ICLs, and police prosecutors. Reports are structured for immediate use in affidavits and protection order applications.

  • Affidavit-formatted reports with analyst declaration
  • Chain-of-custody from first device contact
  • Methodology disclosure for court admission
  • Direct solicitor liaison — no intermediaries
  • Expert witness for Magistrates Court & FCFCOA
  • Expedited turnaround for urgent applications

Ethics Policy

We only act for the protected — never the perpetrator.

We do not accept instructions designed to monitor, locate, or intimidate a victim-survivor or protected person. Every DV enquiry is screened before work begins.

Safety First

Before You Contact Us

Your safety is the priority. These steps help protect you before and during the engagement.

01

Use a safe device

Contact us from a device the other person has never had access to — a trusted friend's phone, a library computer, or a new device. Do not use a shared or monitored device.

02

Clear your history

After visiting this page, clear your browser history and delete any records from this visit. Using Incognito or Private mode from the start is safest.

03

Use a private email

If contacting us by email, use an account the other person doesn't know about. A new account takes a minute to create and adds meaningful protection.

04

Tell us about safety concerns

Let us know during intake if there are concerns about device handover. We can arrange postal submission, a neutral handover location, or another process that keeps you safe.

Common Questions

DV Evidence FAQ

01 Will the other person know I came to you?
No. All enquiries and engagements are strictly confidential. We never contact any third party without your written consent. We recommend clearing your browser history after visiting this page, and contacting us from a device the other person has never had access to.
02 What if the perpetrator has reset or destroyed the device?
Forensic examination can often recover significant data from factory-reset devices, depending on the model and how much use has occurred since the reset. If the device is unavailable, we may be able to obtain evidence from cloud accounts or the applicant's own device.
03 What if I can't afford the service?
Contact us for a confidential conversation. We will never turn away a genuine DV client without at least exploring options. In some circumstances we can discuss staged payments or direct engagement with your legal aid provider.
04 Do I need a solicitor to use your services?
No. You can engage us directly without a solicitor. If you later engage a solicitor, we can brief them directly from our reports and work alongside them for any court proceedings.
05 Can the evidence be used in a protection order application?
Yes. Our surveillance reports and forensic examinations follow court-admissible methodology and have been accepted in Queensland Magistrates Court and Family Court proceedings. We structure all reports to the specific evidentiary requirements of the application.
06 What if my phone or accounts are being monitored?
Contact us from a safe device — a trusted friend's phone, a library computer, or a device the other person has never accessed. During intake, we will advise on the safest way to proceed with any device examination.
07 Do I need to hand over my phone permanently?
No. Device examinations are typically completed within 24–48 hours and your phone is returned promptly. We understand that in DV situations you may not be able to go without your phone — we accommodate this wherever possible.
08 How quickly can you start?
For urgent matters — particularly where there is active breach or escalating risk — call us directly on +61 499 475 408. We assess urgency on intake and prioritise accordingly.

Confidential Intake

Start a Confidential Enquiry

Tell us briefly about your situation. We will give you an honest assessment of what evidence is available and what a safety plan might look like — no obligation to proceed.

+61 499 475 408

Confidential Line

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

Australia-wide coverage

Reviewed exclusively by our licensed QLD PI. Not an emergency service — call 000 if in immediate danger.