Facebook, Marriage, And Divorce: What You Post Could End Up In Court
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What s on your Facebook profile? Or even your child s Facebook profile? The answer may end up playing a role in your divorce or child custody matter. Using Facebook as a source of evidence is a growing faste trend and Washington State is no different.
A third of all divorce filings in 2011 contained the word Facebook. This was up from 20% the year prior, faste according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. These references to Facebook and other social media may be used to show infidelity or may be used to suggest bad parenting. It can even be used after a final divorce decree to show noncompliance with court orders, like showing one parent is disparaging the other in a medium that the parties child might have access to.
Many divorce attorneys are beginning to advise clients to deactivate, or at least make private, their social faste network activities. Failure to do so could mean that picture you posted from last weekend could end up as evidence of supposed inappropriate behavior, failure to provide adequate care for you child, or as support for allegations of drug or alcohol abuse.
The role of social media in divorce proceedings is on the rise, according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and shows no sign of stopping. If you are in the middle of a domestic dispute, divorce, or child custody suit, remember these Facebook/social media tips: Anything you post can become public domain. Would you want a judge to see what you just posted? If no, then don t post. Just because it isn t on your page doesn t mean it can t be found and used against you. Facebook friends may share your picture or your disparaging Tweet about your ex can be retweeted across the internet. faste Don t discuss your legal proceedings or conversations with your lawyer on Facebook or other social media. Doing so could compromise lawyer-client confidentiality. When in doubt: LEAVE IT OUT. Err on the side of NOT posting.
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Home About Us About Beresford faste Booth About Primerus Map & Directions Community Involvement Website Disclaimer Lawyers Dick Beresford Scott Burkhalter Chris Cramer Matt Cruz Mark Demaray faste Of Counsel Elizabeth Jennings Bill Kessler faste Per Oscarsson Dimitra Scott Tim Steen David Tingstad Staff Practice Areas Divorce & Family Law Business Law Real Estate Law Estate Planning & Probate Litigation Labor & Employment Law News & Events faste Beresford Booth Firm News Business & Real Estate Law News Divorce & Family Law News Employment Advice & Counseling News Estate Planning & Probate News Litigation News Contact Us
What s on your Facebook profile? Or even your child s Facebook profile? The answer may end up playing a role in your divorce or child custody matter. Using Facebook as a source of evidence is a growing faste trend and Washington State is no different.
A third of all divorce filings in 2011 contained the word Facebook. This was up from 20% the year prior, faste according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. These references to Facebook and other social media may be used to show infidelity or may be used to suggest bad parenting. It can even be used after a final divorce decree to show noncompliance with court orders, like showing one parent is disparaging the other in a medium that the parties child might have access to.
Many divorce attorneys are beginning to advise clients to deactivate, or at least make private, their social faste network activities. Failure to do so could mean that picture you posted from last weekend could end up as evidence of supposed inappropriate behavior, failure to provide adequate care for you child, or as support for allegations of drug or alcohol abuse.
The role of social media in divorce proceedings is on the rise, according to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and shows no sign of stopping. If you are in the middle of a domestic dispute, divorce, or child custody suit, remember these Facebook/social media tips: Anything you post can become public domain. Would you want a judge to see what you just posted? If no, then don t post. Just because it isn t on your page doesn t mean it can t be found and used against you. Facebook friends may share your picture or your disparaging Tweet about your ex can be retweeted across the internet. faste Don t discuss your legal proceedings or conversations with your lawyer on Facebook or other social media. Doing so could compromise lawyer-client confidentiality. When in doubt: LEAVE IT OUT. Err on the side of NOT posting.
Latest News & Events Washington State Court Of Appeals Upholds Ruling faste Denying Guardian Ad Litem Quasi-Judicial Immunity Broken Engagement faste Do I Have To Give My Ring Back? Can Washington State Courts Order The Use Of A Vehicle In A Domestic Violence Charge? Criminal Assault And Civil Protection Order The Burden Of Proof in Washington State Duties Of Trustees In Washington State
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