An increasing amount of high-profile bloggers have been sharing their marital woes in cyberspace, and talking about personal family matters such as getting a divorce. In Virginia, your Hampton divorce attorney will caution you about oversharing online during a divorce because it could lead to unnecessary strife and turmoil down the road.
Mother and blogger Heather Armstrong, whose blog traffic nears 100,000 daily visitors, candidly posted about her separation from her husband, as well as her depression. Some bloggers even base their entire site on their divorce, such as Molly Monet’s Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce blog.
There are some potential benefits of blogging worth mentioning. According to a study released in the 2009 issue of CyberPsychology & Behavior, when bloggers disclose their feeling and moods with their audience, it can improve their:
- social support system;
- interpersonal communication; and
- overall quality of life.
However, there are some drawbacks. It’s important to keep in mind that whatever you post online remains accessible to everyone in the world – your ex-husband, his lawyers, your children, your future employers, etc. Airing your dirty laundry may be considered inappropriate by some folks, and can actually come back to haunt you in court.
If you’re looking for a way to release steam or share your experiences about getting a divorce, a Virginia divorce support group may be a safe alternative to the blogosphere. If you’re in need of legal counsel at any stage of your divorce, make sure to speak directly to an experienced Hampton divorce attorney.
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