Social media websites have recently become a widely used medium, and an important part of how people interact in today’s modern culture. We love to tell others when something happens in our lives and often post about it. We update our profiles and professional communications with all manner of triumphs and tragedies.
However, many people forget how public and permanent posts are, and do not realise how widely they are seen. We all need to release tension when emotions are running high, but social media is not the place. Even deleted and hidden posts can still be found via cached web pages. Privacy setting change regularly therefore you need to keep updating them constantly. You need to be sensible and very discreet.
If you use social media during your divorce then you must use them with caution for the following reasons:
- Checking in – What to you is a quiet evening of therapy with one friend can be seen as a boozy night out with a large group of mates.
- Anger – Never rant about what is happening, can you 100% trust all your friends not to tell your ex? Take a deep breath and never post anything in anger.
- Relationships – A dinner with an old friend can be seen as the beginning of a new relationship.
- Finances – You may be proud of your new sofa/car/kitchen after having the previous one for what seems like forever. But this can lead to trouble if you are claiming you do not have the means to support your children.
So, if you do not want anything misinterpreted during your divorce then our advice is disable all of your accounts.
Druitts can help you by offering advice you can trust on most family matters. This includes Divorce, Civil Partnership Dissolution, Children Issues, Financial Settlements, Co-habitation Disputes and Mediation. For more information please contact Teresa Williamson.
