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Blog 2018 December Social Media and Divorce: Posting Precautions
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Social Media and Divorce: Posting Precautions

Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates || 17-Dec-2018

Be Careful What You Post When Going Through a Divorce

Divorce is never easy. With emotions running wild and access to understanding peers at the tip of our fingertips, it is no surprise that social media plays a role in the process. Unfortunately, some social media posts can be detrimental to your divorce case. Our team of experienced divorce attorneys at Jerry Loftin & Associates can help you navigate the complicated, delicate process of divorce so you can be sure not to cause any harm with your social media use.

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Social Media Tips During Divorce

There are a few key things to be aware of when you are facing a divorce, one of which is how your social media can be used against you. Everything you post is freely accessible, even if you think your page is private.

Here is what you need to know:

  • Income Evidence: Social media can provide evidence of your spending habits. If you are going through a divorce and fighting against paying child support or alimony, showing off expensive items, new cars or fancy vacations will prove to the judge that you can afford more than you have claimed. In short, if you have claimed financial hardship, your social media better not portray a different story.
  • Child Custody: A huge deciding factor in child custody is your ability to be a responsible parent. If your social media displays you binge drinking, doing drugs or engaging in illegal or questionable activity, you may not be granted the custody you want. In addition, if you are sharing photos of adult outings and late nights at bars on the nights you are supposed to have your children, it can be used as evidence that you have different priorities than expected, which can jeopardize your visitation and custody.
  • Grounds for Divorce: If you have not yet filed for divorce, social media posts may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Posts that show your activity outside of your marriage, intentionally or by accident, can be used as grounds for divorce. In addition, posts displayed during your divorce trial are often perfect for courtroom evidence.

It can be tempting to share your life’s ups and downs on social media to feel a sense of community or freedom but, remember, it is not just your friends who are watching. Social media serves as a permanent record of what you are doing, who you are spending time with and how you are spending money. Before you post, consider how it would look to the opposition. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

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If you are going through a divorce or one is on the horizon, you may be searching for connection to friends and family; you may want to vent about your anger or sadness; or you may be out trying to enjoy your newfound freedom. Doing so is normal and to be expected, but precautions should be taken to avoid these things jeopardizing your rights or your custody agreement.

Our Fort Worth divorce lawyers can help guide you through your divorce process and stand with you during the proceedings. Our goal is to protect the best interests of our clients and their children, and this includes advising against certain social media practices. Let us work with you on your divorce and help you reach an outcome that is fair and reasonable while protecting the things you are fighting for.

Contact our team to discuss your divorce today in a free consultation.

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