Facebooks Effects on Family Law Cases

There are more and more stories in the news reporting on how Facebook has come into play in a court case. Family law cases are no exception. If you find yourself going through a divorce or child custody case, be aware that Facebook can be your friend or enemy depending on what you or your spouse has posted on the social networking site.

In the state of California, the law states that to dissolve a marriage, neither you or your spouse has to show any wrongdoing to file for the divorce.
It is called a “no-fault” divorce. With that you might think that anything you or your spouse posted on Facebook can’t affect the outcome of your divorce proceedings. However, evidence obtained from Facebook can be useful in negotiating your divorce settlement. It is important to keep this in mind when speaking with your Family Law Attorney.

In a child custody case, Facebook can be a huge factor as well. You have probably heard a few of the stories relating how a parent said they were doing one thing and then Facebook shows that they were doing something completely different.
Other stories have shown that Facebook was used to prove that one parent was speaking badly about the other parent. Some parents have been caught in lies with the help of Facebook or other social media. All of this evidence found online can be brought into court and either help or hurt your child custody case.

Our Family Law attorneys at Wallin and Klarich can be there for you or a loved one who may considering a divorce or are currently seeking child custody. We understand the seriousness of these types of situations and the support you need during this time. Contact us today at 888-749-0034.

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