The *domestic/marriage polygraph examination is one of the most difficult polygraph examinations an examiner can conduct. Quite often, these examinations are requested by spouses who are concerned about the truthfulness of their spouse concerning an allegation of an affair.

These tests are ones in which the examiner has to get some background as to the allegation of the affair. In the pretest interview with the polygraph subject, the examiner has to ascertain whether there has been anything similar in nature that the polygraph subject has done during the course of their marriage that might cause a guilty response on the examination or might cause an outside variable response. Domestic/marriage polygraph examinations are an accurate tool of fidelity. However, most examiners, because of the fact that it is a highly emotional test, feel uncomfortable conducting such a test.

The rate for domestic/marriage polygraph examinations is usually anywhere from $250 to $450. They usually take about an hour and a half of time.

People reading this material should understand that the polygraph subject is not attached to the instrumentation for very long. Each of the two to three charts usually take four to five minutes. During the interview phase, the polygraph equipment is not attached to the subject as it is during the testing phase. The testing phase is usually 15 to 20 minutes long.

Domestic/Marriage investigations include, but are not limited to areas such as:

  • General/Spousal/Teen Surveillance (video and/or photographs)
  • Asset searches (Real property, public records, and more)
  • Locate missing persons, relatives, old friends, etc.
  • Background investigations
  • Unlisted Telephone Numbers
  • Child Support Investigations

Our rate for Domestic/Marriage Investigations is $75.00 an hour with an initial retainer normally of $500.00.  We work off the retainer and, if necessary, seek an additional retainer if the case-lode requires it.  Again, we work off the retainer so you aren’t left with owing a bill or having to make payments.  Most cases are completed well within the agreed upon budget.

*Ted Pulver has worked in conjunction and direction of world famous Detective George Tom Steeley of Universal Consultants.


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