Maria Shriver Hires Detective to Probe Arnold Schwarzenegger's Past

Maria Shriver is done living in the dark -- she has hired a private investigator to dig into her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger's, past as she prepares a strategy for her divorce proceedings, according to Radar Online.

Shriver is reportedly suspicious that Schwarzenegger may have fathered more than one extra-marital child -- as many, including those close to the family, say he has.

"The investigator will likely look into the claims that he fathered multiple children, outside their marriage," a source told Radar. "Maria has heard the rumors and she wants to find out one way or another, if those claims are true."

Shriver has also hired pricey LA attorney, Laura Wasser, to handle the divorce proceedings, a case that will most likely land Shriver a mega-million dollar payout -- the couple is reported to be worth $200 to $400 million. Although the pair may have a pre-nuptial agreement in place, California law allows such an agreement to be challenged in court.

"Maria is leaving no stone unturned and she has authorized a private detective to gather personal and business information about Arnold," the source said. "Maria needs and wants to know exactly what she is dealing with."

Shriver's PI will also look into how exactly Schwarzenegger was able to financially support Mildred Patricia Baena, the mother of his love child (who is now 13-years-old), without Shriver's knowledge.

"Maria wants to know exactly how much money Patty received from Arnold ... She wants to know everything, period," the insider continued.

No camera needed, Schwarzenegger's life seems to be turning into one of his on-screen thrillers.

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