April 27, 2012

  • Bari Zell Weinberger, Esq.: Don’t Let Social Media Sabotage Your Divorce

    We advise our clients to follow these three steps in order to avoid sabotaging their pending, or existing divorce settlement.

    1. Think before you post.

    It should be obvious, but think carefully about the photos you are uploading when you hit “post” on Facebook. As outlined above, social media outlets have quickly become one of the biggest sources of evidence used in divorce cases. Don’t let social networking posts add fuel to an already emotionally charged situation.

    2. Keep your social networking circles separate from your ex’s

    Even if you’re on friendly terms with your ex, or soon-to-be-ex, it’s a good idea to keep your social networking circles as separate as possible. You never know when the emotional tides may turn and readily incriminating evidence found online can be used against you. For example, if you’re not yet divorced, avoid changing your status to “single” and signing up for dating sites. While it may seem like an obvious faux pax, it happens and can be used to prove that a person was cheating, or looking to cheat, prior to divorce proceedings.

    3. Don’t reveal your location

    Many social sites can and will reveal your location when you upload images and status updates. If you’re not where you’re “supposed to be,” it’s a good idea to skip the uploading process until you get home so as not to instigate an argument from an ex, or soon-to-be ex-spouse.

    via Bari Zell Weinberger, Esq.: Don’t Let Social Media Sabotage Your Divorce.

    posted to Divorce,Mediation @ 11:17 am


  • How To Divorce: How Do I Stay Out Of Divorce Court?

    There are several ways to stay out of court. First of all, if you and your soon-to-be former spouse can sit down and work out as many issues as possible, this will help facilitate a settlement. Having a good attorney who is a problem solver, rather than someone who creates problems, is also important. You want an attorney who works with and for you, and not someone who will lead you astray or create unnecessary conflicts or battles. In addition to face-to-face negotiations, a four-way meeting involving attorneys and clients can often result in, if not a resolution of all issues, at least a resolution of as many issues as possible. I have found that through a series of meetings many cases can be resolved.

    Another good approach is mediation. In Michigan where I practice, and in more and more other states, mediation is used as a means of resolving cases without the need to go to trial. A good mediator will work with the parties to settle everything with input from you as well as your attorneys.

    via How To Divorce: How Do I Stay Out Of Divorce Court?.

    posted to Divorce,Mediation @ 11:12 am