When going through a divorce, you may be tempted to put details in public for people to see. It is common to want support from as many people as possible. When this involves social media, you are playing a dangerous game because you lose control of the information as soon as it is posted. What you say can be used against you in court.
Be Careful About What You Say Publicly
When in doubt, err on the side of caution. The general approval and encouragement you may get from a social media post may not be worth the risk it poses to you and your divorce case.
Even if your posts are set to private, you must always assume that your spouse can access them. In other words, everything becomes public the second you lose control of the post. You never quite know which of your social media friends will tell your spouse about what you posted or even take a screenshot to give them. Your spouse’s attorney may be able to obtain old posts from you in the discovery process. You may face many risks once your social media posts are known.
Anything You Say May Be Used as Evidence in a Divorce Case
Things you post on social media could be used in a child custody matter. Remember that you may have to go through the discovery process in your divorce. Your spouse’s attorney could question you under oath for some time.
In addition, if your spouse manages to access your social media, they could obtain evidence that they may try to use for their case. If they have your password, they may obtain any communications you made through your social media account. Changing passwords to fully protect yourself in a divorce only takes a few minutes.
Contact a Hunterdon County Divorce Lawyer at Tune Law Group, LLC for Help Navigating Your Divorce
Contact a Hunterdon County divorce lawyer at Tune Law Group, LLC when you need pragmatic legal advice. We will review the facts of your case and give you crucial help to put you in a stronger legal position and keep you from making mistakes. Call us at 908-434-1061 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, we serve clients in and around Hunterdon County, Monmouth County, Whitehouse, and Tewksbury.