If you’re in the process of ending your marriage, it’s wise to limit your social media activity. Although your friends and followers are likely ready to offer their love and support, any use of social media comes with a constant risk that your activity will be used against you. Here are three of the most important reasons why divorce attorneys urge clients to stop using social media while their divorce is pending. 

Reasons to Stop Using Social Media During a Divorce

1. To Avoid Scrutiny of Your Spending Habits

Even seemingly innocuous posts like photos of recent purchases or meals could jeopardize your case. Whether you’re fighting for custody or spousal support, the opposing party might use various statuses and pictures to demonstrate how you’re careless with money — regardless of whether that’s the case. 

2. To Keep Your Social Life Private 

There’s certainly nothing wrong with enjoying a night out with friends. If you publish posts about it, though, they could be misconstrued in such a way that they ultimately damage your character. This could be especially harmful during a custody battle because the judge may be left thinking you’re unable to provide a safe or stable home for the kids. 

3. To Protect Your Emotional Health

Your attorney will encourage you to stay offline to preserve a positive state of mind. Even if you blocked your spouse a long time ago, you probably have several mutual friends in common, and it’s possible that you could see pictures of your spouse in these friends’ updates. Seeing these posts may stir up unwanted emotions which could lead you to lash out — either online or offline — or they could severely dampen your mood. 

If you’ve decided to file for divorce, reach out to Kirksey Law Firm for strategic guidance every step of the way. Practicing out of Bolivar, MO, their knowledgeable lawyers have more than a century of combined experience in the legal field. When you turn to an attorney on their team, you can count on receiving personalized and attentive counsel from day one. To schedule an initial consultation at their firm, call (417) 326-4529. Learn more about their team of attorneys on their website.