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Social Media and Technological Concerns In Divorce Law

By Robert D. Boyd and K. Jeanette Holmes
December 31, 2015

The use of social media has exploded over the past decade. Today, researchers estimate that nearly two-thirds of American adults use social networking sites, and new social media platforms are introduced every day. Curious about a friend's summer vacation? Check his Facebook photo album. Want to share an amazing recipe? Post it to Pinterest. Want to see a movie? Read reviews on Twitter. Looking for a new job? Ask around on LinkedIn. Need a laugh? Watch a YouTube video. Feeling lonely? Join a dating site. Stranded? Request an Uber.

Social media now permeates nearly all areas of our lives ' and the law. Not surprisingly, divorces are frequently impacted by social media.

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