News & Analysis as of

Social Media › Divorce

Follow this channel for insights at the intersection of social media and the law, covering a wide array of issues from employer liability to privacy, from advertising rules to IP matters, and... more +
Follow this channel for insights at the intersection of social media and the law, covering a wide array of issues from employer liability to privacy, from advertising rules to IP matters, and more. Like this! less -
Fox Rothschild LLP

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

Fox Rothschild LLP on

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

Jaburg Wilk

How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Proceeding

Jaburg Wilk on

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

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Top 5 Lessons Learned from 2023 Celebrity Divorces

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC on

Divorce is a difficult and emotional process that can be overwhelming for many of us. For celebrities, their divorces are often played out in the public eye, making it even more challenging. As a divorce attorney, I have...more

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &...

Every Dog Has His Day

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &... on

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

Fox Rothschild LLP on

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

Burns & Levinson LLP

What Not to Do During a Divorce – Part 1

Burns & Levinson LLP on

A lot of emotions and impulses can arise during a divorce, and it’s critical to avoid any behavior that you may regret– including in the courtroom. What’s at stake? Credibility, time, money, custody, and peace of mind, to...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Divorce: How To Protect Your Privacy

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC on

A divorce can be a very public affair. In Washington State, divorce filings are generally publicly available documents. For many divorcing spouses with a high net worth, maintaining financial privacy is a primary concern. For...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

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

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on

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

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Seven Things To Do Before Announcing Your Intent To Divorce

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC on

Your divorce can be one of the most important business decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you have years of employment ahead, have stayed home to support the household, or are nearing retirement, a divorce is a...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Social Media and Divorce

Burns & Levinson LLP on

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last fifteen (15) years, it is hard to imagine a force that has had a more significant impact on day to day life than social media. I know personally, my screen time alerts from...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Lawyers' Lawyer...

The Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter – Recent Developments in Risk Management – August 2020

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Lawyers' Lawyer... on

Representing the Estate Executor – Ethical Duty – Confidentiality – Withdrawal - New York State Bar Association Ethics Opinion No. 1194 - Risk Management Issue: Does a lawyer for an estate executor have an ethical duty...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

What Could Massachusetts Ruling Non-Disparagement Orders Unconstitutional Mean To Pennsylvania?

Fox Rothschild LLP on

It is always a good idea to keep an eye on other jurisdictions for how they deal with novel or emerging issues. One issue recently considered was the use of non-disparagement orders to prevent parties from criticizing each...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

To Post or Not to Post, that is the Question

Burns & Levinson LLP on

A prenuptial agreement is designed to give parties control over the financial aspects of their lives in the event the marriage unfortunately ends in divorce. In addition to divorce situations, prenuptial agreements also give...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Your Daily Dose of Financial News

Robins Kaplan LLP on

Jobs report Friday again. Which, after February’s dismal numbers, is carrying extra importance today. We’ll be keeping an eye on US manufacturing, among other things. Here’s what to watch....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Separation & Social Media: Managing The Announcement

Fox Rothschild LLP on

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

Stange Law Firm, PC on

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

Jaburg Wilk

Getting Divorced? Four Cautionary Tips about Accessing Your Spouse’s Electronic Information

Jaburg Wilk on

Question: I know my spouse’s passwords to their social media accounts, bank accounts and/or email accounts, can I log into their account and get the information we need to help win my case? ...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Your Divorce Is Not a Community Event

Fox Rothschild LLP on

We live in an age of instant information where there is constant temptation to share what one is doing and thinking. We are used to sharing our experiences and thoughts freely. The temptation becomes even greater when we are...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: Twitter offers anti-harassment tools; Pinterest takes on video ads; P&G changes its social strategy

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on

Twitter took steps to remedy its harassment problem. In addition, over the last six months, Twitter suspended 235,000 accounts that promoted terrorism....more

Lowndes

Ashley Madison, meet the kids: infidelity and divorce

Lowndes on

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

Butler Snow LLP

You’ve Been (Virtually) Served; From Facebook Friend to Process Server: Service of Process Via Facebook Messenger

Butler Snow LLP on

It is no secret that social media has changed the face of the world in the last decade. Just ask Grumpy Cat. What is less evident, although no less true, is how social media has impacted the practice of law in the same amount...more

Melito & Adolfsen

Be Careful whom you friend on Facebook. When things go south, your next message may have a summons and complaint attached.

Melito & Adolfsen on

The few decisions addressing the propriety of service via social media reportedly are split on the issue. In a situation that is likely to become more common, a New York County Supreme Court Judge, Matthew Cooper, ruled...more

Butler Snow LLP

Bloggers Beware! The Admissibility of Blog Entries As Admissions Against Interest

Butler Snow LLP on

In this day in age, you really can find anything on the Internet. That is the good news and the bad news for attorneys and clients alike. With the popularity of online web logs, or “blogs,” on the rise, odds are that your...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

New York court permits plaintiff to serve divorce summons through Facebook message

Robinson & Cole LLP on

The Manhattan Supreme Court recently permitted the plaintiff in divorce proceedings to serve the divorce summons to her husband through a private Facebook message. Justice Matthew Cooper acknowledged that the plaintiff’s...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Divorce Papers Served Via Facebook

Burns & Levinson LLP on

Hi there, The internet is abuzz with news that a woman successfully served her soon-to-be-ex husband divorce papers via Facebook. “Service of process,” also known as “serving divorce papers,” is one of those...more

27 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2
Next »

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide