SOCIAL MEDIA DO’S AND DON’TS DURING DIVORCE PAUSE BEFORE YOU POST
you post online during your divorce, the less that can be used against you. If you can, take a break from posting. At the very least, make your account private and post minimally. You may be surprised at the small things that could be detrimental to your case. A lawyer may look at the date you posted something and argue that you seemed carefree and happy, not distraught that day. DON’T DELETE. If you post something and regret it, remember that deleted posts can sometimes count as destruction of evidence. Additionally, there are ways to see the content you shared, like screenshots or cached pages, even if you did get rid of it. It’s best to leave that on your page and stop posting for a while. DON’T TRASH TALK. Despite how angry or hurt your spouse may make you feel, don’t turn to the internet to bash them. It is a bad use of your crucial energy and can make you appear difficult or even aggressive. When determining custody rights, this could play against you. Your friends and loved ones may feel compelled to vent about your ex online, which can affect your case. Politely ask them not to share those kinds of posts. Though it’s understandable to feel the impulse to turn to social media during your divorce, act cautiously. Many types of innocent posts can come back to haunt you in court. If you need to vent, contact a trusted friend or jot down your thoughts in a private journal.
Today, we share just about everything on social media. While a post may be completely innocent, you should pause before hitting share if you are in divorce proceedings. Social media can be used against you in court, and it is common for the other side to take a look at your account. One wrong photo of you looking happy at a big celebration or a vent about your spouse can paint you negatively. So, close your chats, and let’s look at three do’s and don’ts of social media during your case. TAKE A BREAK. You don’t have to completely shut down your social media accounts just because you are getting divorced, but it wouldn’t hurt. The less
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NOT YOUR AVERAGE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Dive into this decadent chocolate cake recipe for a rich, moist treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients •
2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup butter, softened
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended; then add vanilla extract. 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until blended. 6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. 7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Cool in pans, then invert onto a plate. If desired, frost and stack the cakes for a double layer!
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