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The amount of evidence derived from social
networking sites has increased dramatically…
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…with Facebook being the #1 most mentioned site,
especially in divorce cases.
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…with Facebook being the #1 most mentioned site,
especially in divorce cases.
In fact, excessive Facebook users were more likely to experience
romantic conflict in general
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Not to say that Facebook is the cause
of divorce...
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… but it is an awfully good
facilitator.
Not to say that Facebook is the cause
of divorce...
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Social media makes it so easy to
connect
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& communicate with a wide range of acquaintances.
Social media makes it so easy to
connect
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Social media also makes it easy to:
Flirt,
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Social media also makes it easy to:
Flirt,stay in touch with old flames,
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Social media also makes it easy to:
Flirt,stay in touch with old flames,
hook up with new ones,
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Social media also makes it easy to:
Flirt,stay in touch with old flames,
hook up with new ones,
or share foolish and inappropriate things with your friends.
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All of these activities can be admitted as evidence in your divorce proceedings…
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… so if you’re going through a divorce, here are some tips to keep
yourself out of trouble on Facebook:
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1.
Be Discreet!
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Avoid posting information about yourself that might be incriminating.
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Avoid posting information about yourself that might be incriminating.
That means don’t boast about how much you drank last night.
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Avoid posting information about yourself that might be incriminating.
That means don’t boast about how much you drank last night.
Don’t post photos that might be deemed inappropriate or obscene.
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Avoid posting information about yourself that might be incriminating.
That means don’t boast about how much you drank last night.
Don’t post photos that might be deemed inappropriate or obscene.
Don’t flaunt pictures of a new partner where your ex might see them.
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Avoid posting information about yourself that might be incriminating.
That means don’t boast about how much you drank last night.
Don’t post photos that might be deemed inappropriate or obscene.
Don’t flaunt pictures of a new partner where your ex might see them.
And don’t talk about using illegal drugs or engaging in any other criminal activities.
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In short, don’t say or do anything online that
you wouldn’t say in front of a judge.
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2. Don’t make claims in court that can be contradicted by online evidence.
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2. Don’t make claims in court that can be contradicted by online evidence.
Don’t claim to be doing something at one place and time…
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2. Don’t make claims in court that can be contradicted by online evidence.
Don’t claim to be doing something at one place and time…
…when your computer records indicate that you were at a different place doing something different at that same time.
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Make sure that anything you plan on testifying about in court does not contradict
information online.
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3. Don’t share your
feelings online
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3. Don’t share your
feelings online
Divorce is a very emotional experience, and it’s important not to keep your feelings
bottled up,
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3. Don’t share your
feelings online
Divorce is a very emotional experience, and it’s important not to keep your feelings
bottled up,but Facebook is not the right place for expressing those
feelings.
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And Remember:
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And Remember:
When confiding in someone about your divorce, do it over the phone or in person rather than online.
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And Remember:
When confiding in someone about your divorce, do it over the phone or in person rather than online.
Avoid airing your dirty laundry in public, as it could be waiting for you in court.
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Do not insult or threaten your ex, and especially don’t do it over the
internet. Make sure friends and family members don’t either.
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4. Unfriend your Ex
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As tempting as it can be to keep an eye on your ex’s doings via Facebook,
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As tempting as it can be to keep an eye on your ex’s doings via Facebook,
it also opens up your feed to your ex’s inquiring eyes.
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You might also consider unfriending mutual friends who may favor your ex.
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You might also consider unfriending mutual friends who may favor your ex.
Not that you should be paranoid about this,
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You might also consider unfriending mutual friends who may favor your ex.
Not that you should be paranoid about this,
but you should bear in mind that anything you post may show up in your
ex’s feed from another source.
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Manage Your 5.
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Check your settings and make sure that you control who gets
to see what you post.
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Check your settings and make sure that you control who gets
to see what you post.
Don’t forget to update the settings when Facebook makes its periodic
privacy policy changes.
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Check your settings and make sure that you control who gets
to see what you post.
Don’t forget to update the settings when Facebook makes its periodic
privacy policy changes.
Even if you do all this, still be aware that not all of your friends have
adjusted their settings the same way.
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Also know that regardless of your privacy settings, anything
you post can still be found during the discovery process, and used as evidence in court.
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