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Locating a spouse or child: the legal process
Not knowing where your spouse or child is after a separation is deeply distressing. We try to resolve it only within the law and with the child's safety in mind.
When is this service provided?
In cases such as divorce, custody, contact or service of process, when the other party's current address cannot be reached and it is needed for the court process to continue. The application requires a document showing your entitlement, such as a custody order, case file or power of attorney.
The address found is not given to you directly. It is used through your lawyer, the court or the competent authority. This protects both your right and the other party's safety.
If a child has been taken abroad
In international child abduction cases there is an application route under the Hague Convention, to which Turkey is a party. We advise applying immediately to a lawyer and the relevant unit of the Ministry of Justice. We can support document and information preparation.
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What we do
Entitlement verification
Checking the custody order, case file or power of attorney.
Legal channel
Making the address available through a lawyer or the court.
Open source and field
Only lawful research and field verification.
Safety assessment
Stopping work if there are signs of violence or risk.
Document preparation
Organising information for international applications.
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How we work
Initial call
We listen to your situation, goal and the information you hold. There is no charge at this stage and nothing is shared with third parties.
Legal suitability check
We check whether the request can be carried out by lawful methods. Where needed, we define the scope together with your lawyer.
Plan and agreement
Scope, duration, team and reporting are set in writing, and a confidentiality agreement is signed.
Fieldwork and analysis
Observation, open-source research or technical inspection is carried out. Every finding is logged with a timestamp.
Report and handover
Findings are delivered as photos, video and a written report, structured so they can be used in legal proceedings.
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What you receive
- A sourced address report (for the legal channel)
- An information file ready for the lawyer
- A summary to pass to the competent authority if needed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I learn my child's address?
Your entitlement must be documented and there must be no safety risk to the child. The address is used through the court or your lawyer and is not given directly to you.
Can you take the child back?
No. We never take a child by force under any circumstances; it is an offence and harms the child.
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Related pages
Observation report for custody cases
In custody cases the court looks to the child's best interest.
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Divorce case evidence support
In a divorce case, evidence is the difference between claim and proof.
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Lawyer coordination and testimony support
Evidence is valuable when it serves the strategy your lawyer runs.
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Locating people
A wanted person's current address or contact may be needed to exercise a right.
Explore →Legal framework: what we do and do not do
This page states our limits plainly, because information obtained unlawfully can turn against you rather than help you.
Explore →Legal framework: Dedektif Go works only by lawful methods. We do not wiretap, read messages or email, install unauthorised tracking software, track location without permission or access official records by covert means. Findings are reported in a form usable as evidence. Read what we do and do not do.
Let's talk first. A confidential, free initial call.
Tell us your situation and we will define the lawful route together. Your details are not shared with third parties.