The internet is a great place for soon-to-be divorcees. It’s estimated by Yahoo! News that over half of all divorcees in the United States use an online dating site to connect with other people going through divorce to seek advice and to simply connect. Although finding new people online is a great way to get over the heartbreak of a failed marriage, there are some snags that can derail your happiness along the way.
While on the Dr. Phil show Scott Trout, a managing partner for the law firm of Cordell & Cordell P.C, discussed the most common mistakes people make online while going through divorce. It’s not a commonly known fact, but your ex’s divorce attorney can actually use content you’ve posted online against you in divorce cases. If you’re planning on exploring your online options before your divorce is finalized, stray away from these sticky situations:
- Don’t talk about new purchases.
As soon as someone buys a new car, moves into a nicer place, or even goes on vacation, it’s common for them to stick pictures of it online. Who wouldn’t want their potential dates to know how well they’re doing on their own? But according to Trout, this will come back to bite you. High priced items you post online can be used against you in claims that you can’t afford alimony or child support.
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