Yes. Forensic genealogy supports legal questions and court-ready outputs. Family genealogy focuses on lineage and evidence-based conclusions delivered in a comprehensive report.

A certified genealogist adheres to professional standards for both ethics and research. Sources are personally verified and cited, conclusions are limited to what the evidence supports, and uncertainties are clearly labeled. Scope, fees, and timelines are set up front, progress is communicated, and reports stay focused on the question at hand. Privacy is treated as a requirement, especially for living people and DNA data, with informed consent and careful handling throughout.

Yes. When records are incomplete, contradictory, or scattered across counties and states, progress depends on method, not luck. We practice in accordance with the Genealogical Proof Standard: we conduct a reasonably exhaustive search, create complete and accurate source citations, analyze and correlate what each source actually proves, resolve conflicting evidence, and deliver a sound written conclusion that explains the reasoning to the client.

Practically speaking, this approach is crucial for places like Georgia, where proving identity and kinship often requires stitching together imperfect historical records across jurisdictions. The result is forward motion grounded in evidence—even when no single source of information yields the answer alone.