In today’s world, people who are thinking about divorce sometimes forget to address problematic social media, text and other website postings. As people leave an increasingly large digital footprint, internet accounts are commonly mined for information by attorneys to use against the other person. That is why when a divorce is unavoidable, Cordell & Cordell reviews their clients’ digital information to prevent damage. Here are some tips on how to be proactive with digital accounts when preparing for divorce.
Remove Information from Facebook and Twitter
The most obvious sources of information attorneys cull are social media accounts, such as Facebook and Twitter. At a minimum, you should review all of the information on your timeline and in your private messages, erasing any in which you discuss your marriage, your spouse, children and finances. Photos should be reviewed with a critical eye, as they may be presented in court as an exhibit used against you. If you can, it would be best for you to delete your Facebook, Twitter and other online accounts completely while your divorce case is pending.
Refrain from Dating Sites until the Divorce is Over
Many men want to dive right back in by joining a dating site. As these are commonly used against men in court, this should be avoided. Sometimes, men are worried about attracting new women if they admit to having children. If you are less than honest about your children on such a website, that may come back to haunt you in the child custody portion of your divorce case. The best bet is to not join these sites at all until you receive your final divorce decree. If you have accounts, they should be removed.
Remove Professional Networking Accounts
While people may understand the importance of addressing social media and dating websites, the importance of removing information from professional networking accounts, such as LinkedIn, may be less obvious. Such accounts may be used by an attorney to demonstrate the types of jobs you may be seeking and the average amount of money you might be expected to make. This can be problematic especially if a request for spousal support or alimony will be at issue in your divorce case.
If you have not yet filed for divorce but intend to do so, removing your digital footprints sooner rather than later is important. By being proactive, you can avoid some of the common pitfalls men make when they are going through a divorce.
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