Navigating a divorce is already challenging enough, but adding social media into the mix can make things even more complicated. It can potentially jeopardize your privacy, legal standing and emotional well-being.
Here are reasons to avoid social media during a divorce.
Protect your privacy
Without knowing it, what you post online may expose sensitive information. Whether it is about your emotional state, your custody battle or even how much you are spending on your lawyer, sharing these things online may open you to public scrutiny.
Avoid unwanted attention
Posting about your divorce can invite unsolicited advice, opinions or even judgment from others, which can be overwhelming and distracting. It can also encourage unwanted attention or gossip, leading to more stress.
Guard against misrepresentation
Your spouse’s legal team might misinterpret a post, a photo, or a status that you post online in a way that supports their case. For instance, they may argue that you have more financial resources than you declared due to a post of you dining out or going on a vacation.
Prevent negative influence on children
If children are involved, they may see or hear about your posts – which could affect their well-being and view of the situation.
Social media has evolved nowadays, and many lawyers use it as evidence in the courts. If you are in the middle of a divorce settlement, it is better to err on the side of caution rather than inadvertently make mistakes that could negatively impact your case.