What should you know about social media during divorce?
The vast majority of people spend time on social media. If you’re on social media, you may use it to share what’s going on in your life. While this is considered normal, there are certain times when thinking carefully about your social media activity might be necessary. One of these is if you’re going through a divorce.
Social media is a challenge during a divorce because the things you say and do on it can be used in the divorce. Because of this, it’s critical that you remain cognizant of what you’re doing.
Should you stay off social media during your divorce?
The decision about whether to get off social media or stay active on it is a personal choice. You may opt to go silent until the divorce is finalized. This may include simply staying off social media completely, but you may also opt to deactivate your profiles to remove your social media presence.
What should you do if you stay on social media?
If you opt to remain on social media, remember that you should consider everything permanent. Even if you delete a post, comment, picture or something else, there’s a chance that someone took a screenshot of it to give it to your ex. The same is true for anything you’re tagged in or pictures others post about you.
Divorce is a challenging undertaking, so it’s understandable that you’d want to be able to vent about what’s going on. Instead of doing that on social media, you can talk to loved ones or trusted friends about what you’re going through. It may also be beneficial for you to have someone on your side who understands divorce laws and can help you through the legal process to end your marriage.