Does Facebook Fuel Divorce

It has been reported in The Telegraph that social networking sites such as Facebook are fuelling divorce in the UK by tempting individuals to cheat on their partners.

It is thought that a high number of divorce petitions directly mention Facebook, with many petitioners citing inappropriate messages or emails via social networking sites as an example of unreasonable behaviour. Divorcing individuals are invariably advised to stay off Facebook during divorce proceedings in circumstances where photographs of new partners, comments, or statuses can prove an obstacle in solving matters in an amicable manner and can create further stress and upset.

According to the Telegraph report, one distraught woman first found that her husband was divorcing her through a changed relationship status on Facebook.

It seems those individuals who are suspicious of the actions of their other half spy on their partners by logging in to their Facebook profile or other social networking pages. This activity has been further facilitated by the development of technology which allows individuals who are suspicious of their other halves to covertly monitor their partner’s online activities.

It has also been reported that sites such as Friends Reunited have encouraged discontented or bored husbands or wives to regain contact with former partners.

Catherine Dews is the Head of the Family Department at Chadwick Lawrence, which has one of the most experienced teams of Family Solicitors in the area. For advice on any area of Family Law, including Divorce matters contact us today on 0800 387 747.