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Especially During the Divorce Process DON’T MAKE THESE SOCIAL MEDIA MISTAKES For many of us, social media is an essential part of our lives, but Facebook posts, tweets, and other social media communications can come back to haunt you during your divorce. In some instances, your posts can even help cause your divorce. Since California is a no-fault state, these posts won’t impact the division of marital property unless they show you spent a substantial amount of money entertaining a paramour. However, social media posts can be used to show evidence of your character when addressing the issue of custody. They can even impact spousal support payments.

AIR FRYER ROASTED SALMON WITH SAUTÉED BALSAMIC SPINACH

Avoid making the following social media mistakes.

Making Lifestyle Posts Did you just buy a new car or take a great vacation? If you brag about it on social media, you’ll have difficulty convincing the judge you’re too poor to pay for a proposed alimony settlement. And if these posts betray a lifestyle higher than your reported income and assets might support, they can serve as a sign you are trying to hide assets. Complaints About Your Ex Complaining about your ex on social media will result in one of two results. It could make your ex too angry to settle, forcing you to go to trial, or it could make you look like the type to alienate your children from their other parent. This could significantly impact your children’s lives after custody has been settled. Questionable Photos If someone takes a picture of you drinking a beer at a party and “tags” you on social media, you could be in trouble. If you’re going to a party where drinks will be served, try to make it clear to all participants that you cannot be featured in any photos right now. If this ends up in court, it could show you are an unfit parent. Unfit parenting is one of the few things that can hand your spouse sole legal and physical custody of your children. Deleted Posts You should talk to your divorce lawyer before running off to fix past social media mistakes. Deleted posts can make a judge wonder what you’re trying to hide. If the judge is wondering what they are not seeing and is torn between two decisions, those deleted posts could create the tipping point that puts the entire divorce settlement in your ex’s favor.

Inspired by TasteOfHome.com

INGREDIENTS

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3 tsp olive oil, divided 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) 1 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium seafood seasoning

pepper flakes

10 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 oz) 6 small tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp pepper

1 garlic clove, sliced Dash of crushed red

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat air fryer to 450 F. Rub 1 tsp oil over both sides of salmon, then sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. In a greased air fryer basket, place salmon. 2. Cook about 10–12 minutes until fish flakes easily. 3. In a 6-qt stockpot, place remaining oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Heat over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. 4. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Cook until vinegar is reduced by half, then remove from heat. 5. Arrange spinach on serving dish. Place salmon over spinach mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

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