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Pullman & Comley, LLC

The Go-to Guide for Social Media Use During Divorce

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In today’s hyper-connected world, social media is an integral part of many people’s daily life — so much so that we often take it for granted. It’s where we share milestones, vent frustrations, and document even the most...more

Offit Kurman

Insulate Your Marriage From Problems Online

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The Greek philosopher Socrates once said, “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.” He was lucky he didn’t live in the age of Facebook. Thanks to the vast social network, it has never been easier to...more

Dentons

When Your Social Media Relationship Status Says "It's Complicated" Before You Do

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The profile picture suddenly features one parent and the kids smiling at a pumpkin patch. Another picture shows a buff body at the gym. Perhaps a vague motivational quote. Finally, the post about their spouse being a...more

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Why Divorce Lawyers Are Busy After the Holidays

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The holiday season, with its emphasis on family gatherings, goodwill, and celebration, might seem like an unlikely time to consider divorce. However, for many couples, the stress and emotional intensity of the holidays often...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Can a Bad Social Media Post Lead to a Final Restraining Order?

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Social media has become a prevalent part of people’s lives. Many people post about how great their life is or about the good things that their children do (guilty as charged.) Others debate politics. Some post pictures of the...more

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How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Proceeding

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Using social media as a weapon to harm your spouse, whether intentionally or unintentionally, during the pendency of a divorce case can have serious negative consequences. Courts may consider social media activity as evidence...more

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Every Dog Has His Day

When a new client hires me in their family law matter the first piece of advice I give to the client is, “get off all social media.” Most clients don’t listen to me until they feel the first effects from a social media post...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Beware Of These Social Media Blunders If You’re Going Through a Divorce

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It’s 2023. Oversharing on social media is the norm for so many. And interestingly, social media use upticks as spouses are contemplating divorce. A 2014 study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior found a...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

The Kanye West v. Kim Kardashian West Divorce Saga Leads To Real-World Lessons

LESSONS AND TAKEAWAYS FROM THE KANYE V. KIM DIVORCE SAGA - If you’ve been monitoring the news in the past few weeks, you’ve likely encountered at least one headline—even if just for a clickbait article—about recording...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Separation & Social Media: Managing The Announcement

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At the risk of appearing obsessed, I write a second time about the separation of Jeff and Makenzie Bezos. This time my subject is again borrowed from the Wall Street Journal, but it’s not about the money....more

Stange Law Firm, PC

Think Twice Before Posting On Social Media

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In a divorce or family law matter, emotions can often run high. It can cause parties to want to speak out or vent on social media. To some, posting online can have a therapeutic impact. When others like or comment positively...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Discrimination Based on Marital Status in Employment Law

There are a number of special legal and social advantages offered to people who choose to enter into the institution of marriage. Similarly, a whole host of benefits are offered to domestic partners in California. These...more

Zelle  LLP

Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: November 3, 2015

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On Sunday, Forbes published two articles on workplace trends and the future of work. In both, the contributors predicted that new technologies in the workplace, like wearables, will have significant impact. It was also...more

Lowndes

Ashley Madison, meet the kids: infidelity and divorce

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The recent Ashley Madison breach exposed millions of users who’d signed up to the site, believing they were doing so with full anonymity. Social media and news outlets helped fuel a storm that will not soon be forgotten. In...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Ashley Madison and Coming to “Terms” with Data Protection

A recent massive data hack of an online dating site Ashley Madison once again proves that what one publishes, says, or does online, even in seemingly private forums, is never completely private. It’s also a reminder that the...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

SCOTUS rules Facebook posts not threatening without intent

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The Supreme Court of the United States of America (SCOTUS) ruled on June 1, 2015, that violent Facebook posts of a husband about killing his wife with a mortar launcher and blowing up FBI agents cannot be considered...more

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