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Questioning The Value of Facebook During Divorce
Many divorce lawyers have noted the wealth of information Facebook provides and suggested that the site may be useful when preparing for divorce. This is not always a wise plan, though.
June 25, 2010 /Dating - Singles PR News/ -- Facebook has become one of the most popular sites on the Internet, with more than 400 million active users. Offering the opportunity to easily connect with friends and loved ones, Facebook has developed loyal users and has amassed an amazing amount of information about these users.
However, this information is not always restricted to its intended audience, and many have found ways to take advantage of this public sharing.
Divorce lawyers are no exception. Many have noted the wealth of information that Facebook offers, and suggested that people preparing for divorce or engaged in other family law disputes can use Facebook and other social networking sites to their advantage.
According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 81 percent of family law attorneys surveyed reported an increase in the number of cases using social networking evidence over the past five years. For example, a divorce attorney may rely on Facebook to provide evidence that a soon-to-be ex-spouse is carrying on an affair.
The problem with this trend though, is that just because someone can find information on Facebook doesn't mean they should. This information might be satisfying on an emotional level, but most of the time there's no need to demonstrate that a spouse was to blame for the divorce, and therefore no need to waste time looking for this sort of evidence.
In almost every state, including Massachusetts, divorcing couples can opt for no-fault divorce. With no-fault divorce, there is no need to demonstrate that one person is culpable or responsible for the divorce. The court granting the divorce will not even consider any evidence regarding fault.
Instead, the couple can resolve disputes regarding child custody, child support, alimony and property division through mediation or negotiation outside of the courtroom, and simply present the court with a separation agreement detailing the agreed upon terms. For everyone involved, this process is much less draining than a full trial in court that involves allegations of fault and wrongdoing.
Once a couple has decided to divorce, the best option is to move through the legal aspects of the divorce as quickly as possible. Rather than invest time and energy into scouring Facebook for potentially damaging information, divorcing spouses are generally better off using this time and energy to plan for the future.
For more information about no-fault divorce in Massachusetts and the advantages of this approach, speak with an experienced family law attorney.
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