Social media is a daily activity in the life of most adults. While it’s a good tool for staying in contact with friends and family members, as well as keeping track of what’s going on in the world and learning new things, social media can sometimes lead to challenges for people who are going through a divorce.
The biggest issue with social media during a divorce is that people tend to be open books while they’re posting. This might not seem like a big deal, but the way things are meant and the manner in which they are perceived can vary considerably. A person may post something that they feel is harmless, but their ex finds a way to use that post as a weapon in the divorce.
Consider staying off social media
The easiest way to prevent issues from occurring because of social media is to stay off of it. Not interacting at all on social media takes away the chance that the ex or someone close to them could find something to use in the divorce case.
Interaction cautiously if you stay active
Individuals who remain active on social media should ensure they think carefully about what they’re posting. This includes comments and tags. While it’s impossible to stop others from using tags in posts and pictures, it might be possible to remove the tags that are contributing to the possibility of social media being used against the individual.
Always remember that everything on social media is permanent. Even if something is deleted, there is a chance that someone took a screenshot of it before it was deleted. Because there’s a chance that social media activity can greatly impact a divorce, it’s critical to work with someone who knows how to address potential issues in a divorce.