FollowAttorneys’ Perspectives:
“As a result of cell tower location data, I have been able to convincingly illustrate the element of cohabitation, as is required under Florida’s supportive relationship statute, and have avoided the significant expense of engaging a private investigator. In effect, cell tower location data has effectively taken the place of the old fashioned private investigator. I have been very pleased with the results thus far. ” – Paul Leinoff, Esquire of Leinoff & Lemos, P.A. Board Certified in Marital and Family Law
“One strategic benefit of cell tower location data is that the court may be familiar and comfortable with this technology since many judges are former prosecutors who have used this technology to obtain convictions.” – George E. Gelb, Esquire, Jupiter, Florida.
Clients’ Stories:
“I live in California. I used cell tower location data in my termination of alimony case, where I alleged that my ex-spouse was in a cohabiting relationship in violation of our marital separation agreement. My ex-wife was intent on forcing me to prove it in hopes that I would either give up or simply run out of money. The cell tower location data was definitely the “silver bullet”, but getting it, interpreting it, and presenting the results in a non-technical manner wasn’t simple. My ex-wife also deployed every tactic at her disposal: objecting to access to her phone records on privacy grounds (overruled); obstructing the discovery process (she ultimately was reprimanded by the court for this); and ultimately relying on a defense that alleged, essentially, that “geolocation data is junk science” (this attitude later changed). As my legal team and I persevered and labored with a phone service provider new to divulging this level of detailed information to private citizens, it became increasingly evident that we were onto something. During depositions, where the location log was exhaustively recited to the ex-wife for comment, it became clear to her that that my case was actually very convincing. While the geolocation data was just one significant piece of the evidence puzzle, the underlying bank records, PI reports, photographs, and her own deposition testimony all fit together to depict a compelling case for dismissal. Faced with court sanctions for her discovery misbehavior and with her realization it was likely she’d totally lose spousal support, she settled out of court for a significant reduction of not only the amount but also the duration of support. I was happy to be vindicated, obtain finality, and most importantly, retain my sanity and limit legal expenses.” – Ron, California
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