How can social media websites have such a devastating effect on a marriage?
Statistics show that approximately 70 percent or more of adults that are regularly online use social networking sites. These sites are often used to connect with individuals that you are not in constant contact with.
Allowing social networking to take over your life can really make your spouse mad. It’s sort of like how you feel when your spouse watches football all day. It can lead to not spending time doing things together. It can cause tension within your relationship.
People take to social media sites every day to update one another on what’s going on in their lives –what they are doing and where they are. Still, others use these sites to express their every thought and even frustrations on certain matters happening to them.
People going through a divorce use social media sites to express their emotions and to feel connected to others. However, what many do not realize is that many of these daily social media posts can be used against them during divorce proceedings.
Did you know that using social media while going through a divorce can adversely affect child custody agreements or financial matters? What about checking in while at a nice, expensive restaurant or on vacation at a beautiful resort? Don’t you think it might hinder your ability to argue that you are having a problem paying child support?
Similarly, posting where you are on social media can give your ex-spouse the evidence they need to prove that you are not able to care for your children because you are not always home. Think before you rush into posting your every move.
Stop and think – posting pictures of expensive items will largely affect the way in which a hearing over contested child support will be conducted. While we’re at it – inappropriate pictures is not beneficial to your case.
While social media can provide a healthy forum for an individual going through a divorce to express themselves, one should always consider if the post can be used against them at a certain time in the divorce proceedings.
If you have any questions concerning the divorce process, contact the Orange County family law offices of Amy M. Montes for the answers and fair outcome you need.
