When Using Facebook, Use Your Head

When you post something on Facebook, or any other social media site, what you post becomes instantaneously available for the entire world to see. Equally as important, even if you delete your posting, this does not mean that what you have put out there for public viewing is actually deleted, or that someone did not make a screen-print of your post before it was taken down.

Whether you are already involved in any form of legal matter, be it a divorce/parenting case, criminal matter, injury case, or anything else; or, perhaps, you merely anticipate legal proceedings in the future…

…the best course of action may be to avoid social media altogether. Also, although you may not be able to fully control your friends’ and family members’ online activity, you may wish to ask that they, as a courtesy to you, refrain from posting any information or photographs about you or any legal matter(s) online.

If you have a legal concern where postings on social media sites—or anywhere else on the internet—may be an issue; it may be a good idea to contact an attorney to help you navigate the situation.

Articles contained here are not intended to provide legal advice, only providing general information. We encourage individuals to consult with an attorney regarding individual circumstances.