Just about all of us are on at least on one social media platform – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, you get the gist. It’s easy to overshare. It’s also easy to put things on social media that we might not mean, for our posts to get taken out of context, or for others to use our posts against us. Yes, what we say or put on social media can even be used in court.

Due to the latter, it’s critical that you’re careful with your social media behavior while in the middle of a divorce. Here are some social media no-no’s while you have an open divorce case:

Talking Smack About Your Ex-Spouse

A majority of the time, exes aren’t exactly on good terms while they’re divorcing. This is especially true if there was abuse, infidelity, strong incompatibility, and/or heavy disagreements involved in the relationship or after such.

It’s one thing to think bad things about your ex or vent one-on-one with a close buddy or two about your ex. However, it’s a whole different ordeal to put this information out on social media where it can be screenshotted or even viewed publicly. What you say can most definitely be used against you, especially if it is vile, threatening, or revealing of current feelings or past thoughts or actions towards your ex.

Posting About Drugs or Alcohol

Especially if there are children involved, the last thing you’re going to want to do is give the intention that drugs or alcohol are a problem for you. Not only might the drugs you’re posting about or posting pictures of might be illegal and land you in jail, but they can also signify to your ex-spouse’s lawyer that you’re unfit to parent your kiddos, which can ruin custody for you.

Mentioning a New Relationship

These days, many folks are getting into casual or serious relationships during the midst of a divorce. It’s a personal decision, sure – but not one that anyone should be public about until the divorce is finalized. After all, posts or photos signifying that you’re in a new relationship might lead your ex’s lawyer to believe that you had, or are having, an affair. Keep your newfound love on the downlow for now.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is think twice before you post. Secondly, it’s critical to private anything that might be used against you. Better yet, temporarily delete your accounts until the divorce has been finalized. The latter can ensure that absolutely nothing you’ve put online can be used as evidence in the courtroom (and that your social media friends can’t tag you in a post or photo that might ultimately ruin your shot at a smooth divorce).

The next step, now, is to contact Torrence L. Howell, a Family Law attorney, for help in speeding up your divorce. Call him today at (909) 920-0908.