08/27/2026
While California is a no-fault state when it comes to ending a marriage, evidence found on a social media platform can drastically impact your divorce. For example, let us say a couple is going through a contentious divorce, and the court is trying to determine how much spousal support is appropriate. If a wife posts photos on Instagram of lavish purchases, lunches at expensive restaurants, and pricey spa days despite claiming that she is struggling financially, it may reveal that she has hidden assets or is misusing marital funds. The court may require a more in-depth look at her financial records and can potentially deny her spousal support.
But finances are not the only issue at stake when social media is brought into a divorce; in fact, child custody could be on the line. Some parents use social media to vent their daily frustrations or share their struggles raising a family. If one parent complains about taking care of the kids, the other parent may use those posts to argue that he is not as loving or caring as he appears. This can even lead to allegations of parental alienation where one parent tries to turn a child against the other parent through negative comments. Even when posted as jokes, the courts may take a hard look at your social media account to determine if you are fit to have custody.
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