As social media becomes ever more ubiquitous, posting updates about your family and friends may seem like second nature. However, if you are going through a divorce, even seemingly-innocuous content may be used against you later, allowing the other side to disparage your character and accuse you of misrepresentation. Regardless of the privacy settings of your social media account, it’s usually in your best interests to refrain from posting content online until your case is concluded.

Why You Should Avoid Social Media While Going Through a Divorce

It Exposes You to Character Issues

Photos, comments, and content you share can be used by opposing counsel to call your character into question, even if the material is not directly related to the divorce. Pictures posted of you enjoying time with your friends can be used to argue that you have a drinking problem, while jokes can be intentionally misinterpreted to show that you would create a toxic environment for your children.

Your Testimony Could Be Called Into Question

Many attorneys scour the other side’s social media accounts looking for anything that can cast doubt on the content of their testimony. In many cases, it doesn’t even matter if you’ve told the truth, as a single photo or post taken out of context can be enough to make it seem as though you haven’t been honest with the court.

You Could Inadvertently Reveal Your Strategy

Even if opposing counsel doesn’t use your social media content in court, a comment to a friend can reveal confidential information on which your case depends. If you do post to social media, never talk about your strategy, hopes, or long-term goals, even with close friends and family.

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