Investigations for the Protection of Minor Children

When to contact an Investigation Agency?

Investigations for the protection of your minor child are carried out using investigative techniques such as dynamic visual monitoring (Stalking), static visual monitoring (Stakeout) and the use of GPS satellite systems and OSINT investigative techniques

Nowadays there are many risk factors that a minor can encounter, also in relation to the growing use of information technologies and social networks with which he or she can come into contact.

Behaviors exhibited by the minor which can be ascertained through investigations

The Alpine Investigation Agency has specialized in investigations for the protection of minor children for over 30 years. Below are some of the elements that can be acquired through investigation activities:

Ascertain the bad acquaintances and friendships of unsuitable people with whom the minor usually comes into contact. Ascertain the possible use of narcotic substances. Ascertain the places frequented and the activities that the minor carries out.

For online behaviors?

It is also useful to contact an Investigation Agency when you suspect that the minor may run into problems relating to the online world. With the growing use of technology, even by younger people, the risk that minors may encounter problems arising from the internet, social networks, etc. has also increased. For example in cases of Cyberbullying, identity theft, child safety on the internet and cell phone monitoring.

Investigations for the Protection of Minor Children: the concept of Parental Responsibility

Family law was renewed by Legislative Decree no. 1542013. Among the most important innovations is the introduction of the concept of "parental responsibility" which redefines the concept of parental authority. Generally the concept of parental authority represented the complex of powers exercised over children until they reach the age of majority, the introduction of Legislative Decree no. 1542013 modified articles 315 and following of the Civil Code.

Art. 315 bis Civil Code

Rights and duties of the child

"The child has the right to be supported, educated, instructed and morally assisted by his parents, respecting his abilities,

of his natural inclinations and aspirations.

The child has the right to grow up in the family and to maintain meaningful relationships with relatives.

The minor child who has reached the age of twelve, and even of a younger age where capable of discernment, has the right to be

listened to in all matters and procedures that concern him.

The child must respect his parents and must contribute, in relation to his abilities, his assets and his income, to the maintenance of the family as long as he lives with it".

Parents or guardians have the obligation to educate and supervise their minor children, parental responsibility establishes that they must educate, protect and look after the interests of minors. This occurs in relation to the fact that the holder of parental responsibility acts as the legal representative of the minor, as the minor lacks the capacity to act until he reaches adulthood. What is meant by ability to act? The same is the ability of the subject to carry out legal acts aimed at acquiring or exercising their rights and assuming obligations. This is established by article 2 of the Civil Code.

Art. 2 Civil Code

Major age. Ability to act

"The age of majority is set at the age of eighteen.

As you get older you acquire the ability to do all things

acts for which a different age is not established"