We reported in an earlier blog post that a study conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) found that 20 percent of failed marriages were in some way linked to Facebook. However, it’s possible that even more divorces are linked to social media websites than once thought.
MSNBC reports that a Florida lawyer told her local WTSP television station that she sees some type of Facebook involvement in 90 percent of her divorce cases. How exactly is Facebook a marriage killer? Some people will find photos of their spouse behaving badly on the social networking website. Other times, Facebook can lead to temptation and allow a married person to find an anonymous relationship with somebody they meet online.
Social networking websites obviously have the potential to get people into trouble within relationships. Hence, it can be important for people to be careful of what they're posting on the Internet. Divorces can be difficult on an entire family and posting personal information on Facebook or any other social networking site might not help in terms of making a break-up less stressful.
Let's not forget that what you post on Facebook can sometimes be used against you during family court proceedings. AAML found that 66 percent of its lawyers specifically use Facebook for obtaining evidence involving marital discord and misconduct. Your pictures of bad behavior can still be accessible even if you untag yourself from a picture or if your profile can only be viewed by your own friends. It might all still be accessible to family law attorneys.
Related Resources:
- Find a Phoenix Family Law Attorney (FindLaw)
- Facebook Divorce: Evidence From Wall Posts (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life Blog)
- Facebook and Divorce--A "Friend" You May Not "Like" (FindLaw KnowledgeBase)
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