How not to have a good divorce
Feb 27th, 2009 by Adrienne Keith
From time to time clients ask “What should I be sure to not do”?
Typically, these are very conscientious clients who are concerned about making wise decisions in light of the changes that come with a decision to divorce. Here’s a new one for that list, from the “truth is stranger than fiction” category:
Don’t declare that your marriage is ended on Facebook.
Earlier this month the “Daily Mail” reported that a 39-year-old British IT consultant posted a Facebook status message that said “Neil Brady has ended his marriage to Emma Brady”. Emma found out over the course of the workday, and asked her husband that evening if he had anything to tell her. Did he? No!
Apparently, the way that those who are not “friends” with Neil on Facebook found out about the message when he was brought to court for assaulting Emma. Assault is never a good idea, and it was already on the short list of things not to do if you want to have a good divorce.