Avoid Post Divorce Disputes – Don’t Forget To Include Social Media Clause in Your Prenuptial Agreement!
In the past, we’ve written multiple articles relating to social media. I have linked to some of them at the end of this article. Now, I would like to focus on an issue that may evolve during a marriage and can expand exponentially after a divorce; social media disputes between couples. This type of ugly dispute has led many in the legal world to conclude that some couples need a “social media clause” in their prenuptial agreement (s).
If you’re connected to the world via social media, you’ve seen this happen. Let’s say a mid-30’s married couple has a nasty fallout ending in a divorce. You’re friends with both of these individuals on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and maybe follow them on Instagram as well. After their divorce, things get even nastier. Now, instead of fighting amongst themselves in private and attempting to resolve issues, they’re broadcasting these “differences” on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. These problems can be about anything, even complaining about child splitting time, each other’s parenting skills, or even extending into alimony or child support.
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