Social Media can be amazing and can produce results and connect you with like minded people and people with whom you have lost touch.
There are more middle aged people using social media than I would have ever imagined. Sure, a lot of them are filling voids in their lives and spend a tremendous amount of time looking at what others are doing. Others seem to be on a mission to incriminate themselves.
Some experts say that social media is breaking up marriages because it is so easy to connect with old loves.
In my opinion, those marriages were on rocky ground well before one spouse sought companionship from people on the internet.
What I would like to caution you about is the danger in putting personal information on Facebook, Myspace or any of the others.
If you don’t want the world to see what you post, then don’t post it. Divorce Courts are having a hay day with information that is being found out about on social networking sites.
According to the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, “a whopping 81% of its members have found court-worthy evidence from sources like FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. By the way, FaceBook wins the dubious race by supplying 66% of online divorce evidence.”
Those of you who are regulars here, know that I have posted on this subject before.
While specific tips shouldn’t be necessary, I feel the need to post some.
- If your marriage is in any trouble and you make a post that is anyway compromising, it can and will be used against you in court.
- Only make posts that will put you in a positive light if used in court.
- Be careful of who you are friends with on the internet.
- Don’t badmouth your spouse.
- Don’t upload pictures of yourself if they show anything incriminating.
We have all heard of The Miranda Rights that people who are arrested have read to them: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law…”
Before you touch that mouse, remember that anything you post can and will be used against you in a court of law.
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