IS FACEBOOK CAUSING DIVORCES?
Social media (and the drama and temptations that come with it) is having a big impact on marriages. So big, in fact, that 1 in 3 divorces start as online affairs. And divorce attorneys now regularly use social media and digital communications as evidence in a large percentage of divorce cases.
Here are the facts.
Can your social media activity be used against you in a divorce?
Attorneys agree – what you “share” online may also be shared in the courtroom. Posts, texts, chats, emails, and photos you send or share digitally are now regularly used in divorce court proceedings.
We've published a complete guide to help our clients understand the risks, effects, and precautions they should take regarding social media and digital communications:
- Intro to Digital Divorce
- Stats on Divorce and Social Media
- How Social Media Affects Marriage
- Social Media as Divorce Evidence
- Email and Texts in a Divorce Case
- Social Media and Custody
- Online Privacy Concerns
- Phone Tracking
- Guidelines for Proper Communications: How to behave properly and protect oneself online during divorce
