We use technology every day and in every part of our lives. Technology is constantly changing and improving, with new advances being made all the time. Technology can play a role in your divorce from start to finish, and may either help or hinder your particular situation. It is helpful to understand the way computers, apps, and advanced technology are used in the divorce process.
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Financial Discovery
Gathering information, particularly in regards to finances, is an essential aspect of the settlement. Financial disclosure is required by both parties, but sometimes that doesn’t always happen. Digital records may be utilized to locate bank and other records. Financial discovery techniques may be helpful in finding hidden money sources. This can uncover useful data, such as unreported income, that is instrumental in making sure you have a fair asset distribution. Some of the financial technology info that could be found includes:
- Hidden Assets
- Undisclosed Income
- Offshore Bank Accounts
- Purchases and Transactions
Communication
It may be possible for your ex to gain access to your phone records. In some cases, your spouse may read text messages you sent and received. This may even include communications with your attorney. GPS data may be used to determine your whereabouts at various times or to prove you were not at work. It may also show a location that you wanted to keep secret. Some types of communication may be used as evidence in court.
Social Media Posts
Posting on social media is a daily event for many people. However, when you are going through a separation or divorce, some information you post online could be used against you. For example, posting about vacations you take, a new vehicle you purchase, or other things you do could show that you have more money than you disclosed.
Social media posts can also be detrimental to your divorce case in other ways. For instance, if you post about someone you are dating, you could be disclosing an infidelity if it happened during the marriage. Your soon-to-be ex-spouse may use social media to uncover more details about your activities that could make your divorce more challenging. If you post about alcohol or drug activities, or other illegal actions, it could impact visitation or child custody.
Talk to a Divorce Attorney
When you are separating or have decided to end your marriage, it is helpful to speak with a qualified divorce attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer will help you with the settlement issues and advise you about how to handle technology in order to best protect yourself. You will want to make sure that you do not expose yourself to undue problems. At the same time, technology may be helpful in resolving financial and other disputes during the divorce process.
Going through a divorce can be stressful, but our experienced legal team will make it easier for you. We will help make sure that you obtain a fair settlement. Call us today at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 to schedule a consultation.
The family law practice group at Arnold & Smith, PLLC includes two Board-Certified Family Law specialists and one Child Welfare Law specialist, as well as several attorneys with many years of family law experience that are committed to providing a powerful voice to individuals facing the often-tumultuous issues in this area of law. The range of issues our family law clients may be facing include pre- and post-nuptial agreements; separation agreements; post-separation support; child support (both temporary and permanent); absolute divorce; divorce from bed and board; military divorce; equitable distribution of assets; child custody (both temporary and permanent); retirement benefits and divorce; alimony and spousal support; adoption; and emancipation. Because this area of the law is usually emotionally charged and complicated, the family law attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC act with the utmost dedication to ensure that each client understands his or her options, and then act to achieve the best result possible for that client’s particular situation.
Source:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/child_custody
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/social-media
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