GPS Trackers Foil Cheating Spouses
Advances in technology have made more tools available to those who suspect their spouses of cheating. Not that long ago, spouses had no choice but to use traditional methods, such as looking for physical evidence, eavesdropping on telephone calls, and/or hiring a private investigator, to attempt to confirm their suspicions. These methods continue to be used, many times with great success, but there is now another affordable alternative to aid in obtaining the necessary proof.
Global positioning system (GPS) trackers can be installed quickly and easily on the vehicle of the suspected cheater with a magnet and basic wiring. Once installed, special software will provide valuable information, such as pinpointing the tracker's exact location (in real time), showing a history of all locations that it has been, and detailing the amount of time spent at each location. Further, the prices of these units units have fallen in price to the point that they are now a viable option for many more people. While these systems cost in excess of $5,000 just a few years ago, some are available for less than $1,000 today. A recent article by Nicoletta Kotsianas in The Press of Atlantic City discusses the expansion and application of this technology as well as businesses that have tapped into this market.
It is important to note that GPS is not a perfect or complete solution in the divorce arena, as the information obtained from a GPS tracker will not be sufficient proof by itself to obtain a divorce on the ground of adultery in South Carolina. GPS can provide insight as to the when and where the adulterous activity may have taken proof, but it does not address the "who" issue. In other words, the GPS can verify that a spouse's vehicle was at a given location at a given time, but it does not prove that a paramour, or even the suspected spouse, was physically present.
Private investigators continue to be the best tool available to those who are curious about their spouse's activities. Many of the higher quality private investigation firms use GPS trackers as an integral part of their investigative services in adultery cases. The information obtained from trackers can provide valuable information and insight into the cheating spouse's routines, habits, location, and contacts. For assistance in locating a qualified private investigator, I recommend visiting the website of the South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators.
