Avoid Social Media During Divorce

If you are considering or getting a divorce, don’t use social media such as Facebook or Instagram!  It is a good idea to avoid social media during divorce.

As a practicing attorney in Lebanon, Tennessee, social media, such as Facebook,  has become my personal Private Investigator. It has significantly changed the landscape of divorces more than any other tool in recent years. I am not the only one who relies on social media to build a case.  Everyone is looking on Facebook, Instagram, etc., to gather evidence.  From lawyers themselves to the clerks of the courts to the court officers. And by the way…so is your spouse, his or her family, and about 200 of your spouse’s closest friends!

So, if you have met someone new, the last thing you want to do is announce it on Facebook or any other social media. Much less, post photos of your nights out on the town together. You may think it is okay since your spouse is not your friend on social media.  Everyone knows you are divorcing him or her, right?  Therefore, it does not matter if you are dating someone and sharing it on social media.  However, the problem is you are still married, and that is all the Judge knows and cares about.

Why you should avoid social media during divorce

Additionally, chances are one of your 200 friends is also friends with your spouse and will print out the posts of you and your paramour on the beach.  This will most likely become evidence to help strengthen your spouse’s case. Do consider that Facebook and Instagram posts are presented in Court often.

In addition to NOT posting photos of you and your paramour, don’t post ugly comments about your divorce, the father of your children, or any of his family. These, too, will be printed out and read out loud in Court.  Any of these scenarios will leave you looking less than flattering to a judge.

I have two rules I give my clients when they hire me.

Rule Number 1 – do not lie!  

Rule Number 2 – avoid social media during divorce until it is finalized!

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