[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlesullman.com\/divorce-final-alert-social-media#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.charlesullman.com\/divorce-final-alert-social-media","headline":"When Divorce Is Final, Should You Alert The (Social) Media?","name":"When Divorce Is Final, Should You Alert The (Social) Media?","description":"Any competent divorce attorney will advise you to avoid posting anything incriminating on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. But what happens once the\u00a0divorce\u00a0is over? Is it advisable to announce your divorce online? According to an\u00a0article\u00a0in the Indianapolis Star, the opinions are divided. Some call the practice of announcing...","datePublished":"2013-04-29","dateModified":"2024-05-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.charlesullman.com\/author\/charlesullman#Person","name":"Charles R. 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Is it advisable to announce your divorce online?According to an\u00a0article\u00a0in the Indianapolis Star, the opinions are divided. Some call the practice of announcing a split using\u00a0social media\u00a0a tacky one. Yet others concede that it\u2019s a way to get the news out without having to deal with awkward conversations with acquaintances time and time again.From a legal standpoint, you have the prerogative to use social media however you see fit. The reason divorce attorneys caution you against making comments about your soon-to-be ex or posting photos that could be incriminating during divorce proceedings is because anything you publish could be used as evidence against you in court. Once your matters are settled, however, the choice is up to you.Legal and Emotional Implications of Social Media Use After DivorceBut that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that it\u2019s smart to do whatever you like without fear of legal consequences.Consider this: Say you held off from posting pictures online that showed you \u201cletting off some steam\u201d at a bar or nightclub while your divorce was ongoing. If you were drinking excessively and behaving irresponsibly, your ex-spouse could still file a complaint over\u00a0child custody\u00a0or visitation once the divorce is finalized. Judges in North Carolina are responsible for determining the best interests of your children, and a substantial change in those circumstances could have devastating consequences.If you simply want to announce your divorce online to get the news out there en masse, just be careful how you word it. Saying \u201cI\u2019m finally rid of that jerk\u201d doesn\u2019t really endear you among your peers or gain you their respect.Navigating Post-Divorce Life: Use Social Media with CareBut some couples may find that a simple statement that it\u2019s over will eliminate needless questions and even provide some catharsis. A mass announcement could also address the cultural stigma that many divorcees face \u2013 that they are somehow failures.However you choose to proceed, remember that the post-divorce period is a time for healing and rebuilding. Don\u2019t use social media as a way to dwell on the negative aspects of your marriage\u2019s demise. That could be emotionally harmful even if there are no legal ramifications.To learn more about issues involving separation, divorce and child custody in North Carolina, contact a family law firm with experience. Contact the Raleigh and Cary attorneys at Charles Ullman & Associates today by calling\u00a0877-589-6885\u00a0or by completing our\u00a0online form."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"When Divorce Is Final, Should You Alert The (Social) Media?","item":"https:\/\/www.charlesullman.com\/divorce-final-alert-social-media#breadcrumbitem"}]}]