Reasons to Stay Silent About Your Divorce on Social Media

 Posted on August 13, 2025 in Divorce

Many people use social media as a way to let off steam or air their grievances. However, this mostly harmless habit can come back to haunt you if you start posing about your divorce online. Though it may be tempting to keep your friends and family in the loop online, there is too much risk associated with publicly posting about your divorce. 

At Moore Family Law, P.C., we can discuss your social media accounts and how you should handle them during the legal proceedings. Our Collin County, TX family law attorney can advise you throughout your divorce, starting with the top reasons you should keep information about your divorce off social media. 

Inflammatory Social Media Posts Can Strain Divorce Proceedings

If your marriage ended on bitter terms, you may be tempted to post about your spouse’s wrongdoings on social media. However, the short-term satisfaction this brings may not be worth it in the long run. 

Unless you intend to completely burn all bridges with your spouse in litigation, you may be better off keeping silent on social media. Posting about your spouse, even if you do not mention him or her by name, may make it harder to cooperate during your divorce. On the other hand, remaining civil can help to keep the peace if you would rather settle amicably.

Social Media Posts Can Impact Child Custody Proceedings

In divorces with children, everything the parents say or do will come under intense scrutiny. Naturally, this includes what you post on social media. Anything you share online, no matter how innocuous, could be used as evidence against you in custody proceedings.

To give an example, suppose that you shared a photo of a night out with your friends. If the photo was taken inside of a bar, an attorney could suggest that you have a drinking problem or that you are not a responsible parent. In contentious cases, this could even threaten to impact your custody rights. Staying off social media may be your best option to avoid giving the other side claims against you.

Online Posts Can Be Used as Evidence for a Fault-Based Divorce

Texas is one of the states that recognizes fault-based grounds for divorce. This means that spouses can file for divorce on certain legally permitted grounds, like adultery, abandonment, or cruelty. If one spouse is found at fault, he or she could be penalized in the division of property.

If your spouse files for a fault-based divorce, he or she must provide proof of your alleged misconduct. Social media posts – like posting a picture with an affair partner – could be used against you in court. 

Contact a Collin County, TX Family Law Attorney

If you decide to maintain a social media presence while your divorce is still ongoing, it could have unexpected consequences. At Moore Family Law, P.C., our Frisco, TX divorce lawyer can advise you on how to manage your accounts responsibly while providing you with aggressive representation. 

When you work with our firm, you can take comfort knowing that your divorce will be handled by a skilled solo practitioner. Attorney Philip Moore has over 20 years of legal experience, having handled hundreds of family law cases across his career. Call us at 214-764-8033 to schedule an initial consultation.