Published: August 9, 2016

Family Law And Social Media: How Can Your Posts Be Used Against You?

When you think about social media, what do you tend to think about? You probably think about people sharing photographs of their loved ones, sharing videos, posting interesting and uninteresting statuses, etc. This is all true, but there has been a new trend related to social media.

That trend is lawyers and investigators using social media and other websites to gather as much information about a person to use in court when there is a present legal case. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, etc. are all being used to gather evidence so they can have a positive case.

Couples who are going through a divorce should be very aware of how big of an impact social media can have on a divorce case. There have been major advancements in technology that can mean there will be little to no privacy when it comes to what is being posted online.

With many family law and other attorneys turning to social media to gather different forms of evidence and other information, you should always try to consult with an attorney who has an understanding of social media. A large percentage of adults use social media on a daily basis, and not everyone is careful about what they post, especially to the public.

You may be surprised at how many cases have been won and lost due to social media. If you post anything that can be seen as incriminating on your social media account or if you are tagged in something that is seen as incriminating, you can expect your ex-wife or ex-husband to find it and use it against you when it is time to go to court.

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