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Protecting your privacy during divorce

On Behalf of | Oct 31, 2024 | Mediation

For the most part, information shared in court proceedings is publicly accessible- and this includes divorce cases. This can be stressful for divorcing couples, and they may feel like their privacy has been invaded on top of all the other stress.

Fortunately, there are ways to protect your privacy during divorce. Here are a few things to consider.

Reaching out-of-court agreements

Divorcing couples aren’t obliged to fight out every aspect of their divorce in court. Negotiations can be held outside of court, and the judge can sign off on these agreements if they are lawful. The less time you spend in court hearings, the greater your chances are that your information will remain private.

In fact, divorcing couples may opt to go one step further and not hold any of the proceedings in court. Mediation and other collaborative methods allow the entire divorce to take place outside of court. Sessions are held in a much less formal setting, with only the spouses, legal teams and mediators having access to sensitive information.

Being careful online

Social media has many positives, but privacy is not one of them. In fact, it is very hard to keep your personal life private when using social media. Your posts, statuses and photographs may all be publicly accessible, even with privacy settings on. While it’s not compulsory, it may be advisable to avoid social media altogether during the divorce.

There are other possibilities for keeping your divorce private, such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), but the law in this area can be complex. That’s why it’s important to seek legal guidance early in the process.

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