Social Media has become more and more a central part of many people’s lives, and not just young people.
How many people are on social media? Social media usage is one of the most popular online activities and in 2021, 82 percent of the population in the United States had a social networking profile, representing a two percent increase from the 80 percent usage reach in the previous year.
Many people don’t think before they post. Once you put it out there, you really can’t get it back. Many people post on a regular basis, and leave a trail of information. Social media data encompasses a broad range of online information including photos, purchase history, active hours on social media, engagement rate with certain types of content, and so much more – who you have been with, what you own, where you’ve been, etc.
Can social media messages be used in divorce court?
In divorce law, as well as criminal law, content on Facebook and other social media sites can be used as evidence since these sites document users’ messages, photos, and even their locations. It’s estimated that about 1 in 3 of all divorces cite at least one social media source.
Can social media posts be used in custody cases?
If you’re going through a divorce or child custody battle, it is important to know that the posts you make on social media platforms can be used as evidence against you.
Steven W. Hair, focuses his practice as a divorce attorney, family law attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and Safety Harbor.
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