Social media may be a great tool, however, it can be harmful in a divorce trial especially when something damaging can be found and used as evidence. Even if your social media accounts(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc) are set to private, anything that you post on social media sites can be found and be used against you in a divorce. This includes but not limited to: general posts, pictures, videos, memes, likes, comments, tags etc.

It is advisable to think twice before posting anything on social media; especially during your proceedings in your divorce because it can have a negative impact for you and your case. In divorce cases both parties are emotionally charged and these feelings can be amplified when a spouse is triggered by something they perceive as unfit or unfair that they see on social media.

Social media post no matter how innocent or well-intended as they seem such as gatherings or events, drinking socially with friends, new purchases or shopping, or posting a new relationship can all be twisted and used against you in your divorce case. For example, your spouse can assert that due to your new relationship, you are spending a lot of money and time and you would not have time for your children.

In the situation where you inform the court that you cannot pay a certain amount for child support, social media posts which shows that you are living a lavish lifestyle can be used as evidence. For these reasons, it’s important to be very careful what you post to social media.

The only way to make sure that nothing is to be used against you is to post nothing at all. By taking a break from social media during your divorce proceedings you could avoid any unnecessary, negative repercussions towards you or your case.