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A private investigator or private detective is a person who secretly follows and observes persons in public places for the purpose of witnessing behavior and collecting evidence of any illegal or improper activities (photos, videos, etc.). During the divorce process a spouse who suspects their spouse of cheating (adultery) or other improper or illegal behavior may hire a private investigator to follow or “tail” the other spouse.

In Wyoming, private investigators are not required to be licensed at the state level. However, they must operate within the bounds of the law, respecting privacy and avoiding illegal activities such as trespassing or wiretapping without consent. When hired during a divorce process to investigate suspicions of adultery or other improper behavior, private investigators can observe and collect evidence by following the individual in public spaces. It is important to note that any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court, and the investigator must be careful not to infringe on the subject's reasonable expectation of privacy. The evidence collected by private investigators can potentially impact divorce proceedings, particularly in matters of alimony and the division of assets, if adultery or misconduct is proven and is considered by the court.

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