With social media growing ever more popular, it is really no surprise that it has influenced all facets of our lives, including divorces, child custody disputes, and the like. Facebook posts, Instagram photos, Snapchat stories, and the briefest of Tweets can all heavily and surprisingly influence how a family law case pans out. It may even impact other forms of litigation, includingpersonal injury and criminal defense. In order to prepare RIAJ members for the road ahead and the arguments of any opposing counsel, the seminar panelists will be exploring any and all questions that are brought forth.

A main focus of the discussion will be educating clients early in a case about how to use – or not use – social media while a case is pending. The uncertain “dangers” of uploading the wrong post or saying the wrong comment are varied and many. It is up to Rhode Island attorneys to protect their clients from legal ramifications by spreading useful knowledge around.

Seminar details for interested parties:

• When: Wednesday, May 10^th, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Where: Providence Marriot, 1 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904
• MCLE credits: 1 General credit and/or 2 Ethics credits
• Costs: $95 for members, $125 for non-members, $50 for new Bar members, and $20 for students
• Accommodations: Dinner is included in the cost of admittance
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Interesting parties can also ask TJC • ESQ about this upcoming seminar for more information. You can also contact the firm’s Rhode Island attorneys for help with family law, child sex abuse, and personal injury cases.

In 30+ years, our unflinching approach to family law cases has resulted in a number of important successes. In fact, Attorney Conlon was one of three lawyers chosen by the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association to receive the 2003 award for Case of the Year. To learn more about our team and find out how we can help you, schedule a consultation today.

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Timothy Conlon discusses digital forensics in divorce
Providence Journal video by Steve Szydlowski

Nearly everyone has a Facebook account these days, and just about everyone likes to share their day-to-day lives on the site using posts and picture uploads. The intended purpose of Facebook allows you to connect with people from all around the world, but it can also allow your ex to effectively spy on you. If you post the wrong thing at the wrong time, you could seriously harm your divorce case. For example, if you are claiming you will not be able to afford alimony payments but then post pictures of your luxurious vacation in the Bahamas, a judge might be presented the images in court and start to see things differently.

Apps and Sites That Cause Real Damage

Some social media sites and apps are intrinsically negative for your divorce case, no matter how you look at them. In particular, Tinder is a highly popular app for mobile devices that allows people to browse other users in their area and decide if they are attracted to one another or not. While the argument could be made that you were simply looking for friends on the program, this is not its intended purpose and will unlikely take flight in divorce court.

Ashley Madison is another site that is particularly harmful for your case. The site advertises itself as a way for married people to cheat on their spouses without any consequence – despite the fact that millions of user identities were leaked due to a hack in 2015. Social media platforms such as Tinder and Ashley Madison indicate infidelity, or at least a lack of commitment to the marriage, and can harm your chances during your divorce.

If you are going through a divorce and you think social media is being used against you, it is time to contact TJC • Esq and our Rhode Island divorce lawyers. We can defend your best interests in your divorce by determining that your social media accounts do not indicate any wrongdoing on your part. We may even be able to use e-discovery methods to figure out if your spouse has been leaving clues of wrongdoing on their own social media sites. We can do whatever it takes to get you through this complex and difficult time with as a little stress as possible.

Call 401-400-4254 today for a consultation with our staff of dedicated family law attorneys in Providence.