Divorce is usually complicated, although how complicated yours is depends on several factors. However, there are ways to prevent problems from arising and ways of being proactive so your journey from beginning to end is as smooth as possible.
Social media often exacerbates whatever challenges are already present. So, if you and your spouse do not get along, it is especially important to stay off social media. Yet, this is sage advice for any couple going through a divorce because nobody knows when a divorce can turn sour.
Why is it risky?
One of the primary reasons why social media is risky is because it can produce damaging evidence. Posts, photos, comments and the like can help the other side portray you as something other than you are to fit their agenda, or it can be damaging in that you, yourself, say things you might later regret.
- Social media posts, photos and comments can be used against you in court
- What you post online can have an impact on court decisions
- Photos of your activities, whereabouts and decisions can make you look reckless
- Statements made in a moment of anger can be misconstrued and manipulated
For these reasons and many more, staying off social media for the entirety of your divorce is the best option. However, if you must be on social media for whatever reason, speak with your attorney to ensure that what you say and post is not hurting your case.
Privacy
Most people think that if their settings are set on “private” then their social media is private. However, everything you post online is public. Everything. Once you post something online, it is impossible to take it back.
To protect yourself and your interests, it is best to err on the side of caution, step away from the keyboard, and focus on good old self-care instead.