{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/693111c4f36823f3a2b63fa8/6a027701b4433645561fdd9d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Facebook, TikTok & Family Court: The Social Media Mistakes Destroying Divorce Cases","description":"<p>In this brutally honest and often darkly humorous episode of <em>Dear Divorce Diary</em>, Darren Mort (Family Law Barrister) and Joplin Higgins (Practising Family Lawyer) dive into one of the biggest modern dangers in separation and divorce proceedings — social media.</p><p>From angry Facebook rants and passive-aggressive memes to dating app disasters, GoFundMe controversies and children being exposed to online conflict, this episode explores how social media behaviour can seriously damage:</p><ul><li>Parenting cases</li><li>Family law proceedings</li><li>Personal credibility</li><li>Mental health</li><li>Children’s wellbeing</li></ul><p>Daz &amp; Jop explain why courts are increasingly examining online behaviour under a microscope — and why one impulsive post can become devastating evidence in the courtroom.</p><p>The episode delivers practical insight, cautionary tales and hard truths about how people sabotage themselves online during separation.</p><h4><br></h4><h4>“People Act Like Absolute Fools On Social Media”</h4><p><br></p><h4>The Impact On Children</h4><p>A major focus of the discussion is the devastating effect social media conflict has on children.</p><p>The episode explores:</p><ul><li>Children reading posts about their parents</li><li>School bullying linked to family court disputes</li><li>Friends and classmates discovering online conflict</li><li>Emotional embarrassment and shame</li><li>Long-term damage to parent-child relationships</li></ul><p>Daz shares examples of children being ridiculed at school after parents publicly posted inflammatory content online.</p><p><br></p><p>The hosts repeatedly reinforce:</p><blockquote>The Family Court prioritises the best interests of children — and social media warfare rarely reflects that.</blockquote><h2><br></h2><h4>Social Media As Court Evidence</h4><p>Daz &amp; Jop explain how family lawyers, barristers and Independent Children’s Lawyers routinely conduct “deep dives” into parties’ social media accounts.</p><p>The episode highlights how courts may examine:</p><ul><li>Facebook posts</li><li>TikTok videos</li><li>Instagram stories</li><li>Comments sections</li><li>Dating profiles</li><li>GoFundMe campaigns</li><li>Text message labels and contact names</li></ul><p>Jop explains that social media can reveal:</p><ul><li>Personality traits</li><li>Emotional instability</li><li>Aggression</li><li>Parenting attitudes</li><li>Denigration of the other parent</li><li>Poor judgment</li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4>Key Takeaways From This Episode</h4><ul><li>Social media posts regularly become evidence in family court proceedings.</li><li>Children are often deeply impacted by parents’ online conflict.</li><li>Passive-aggressive memes and public attacks can seriously damage credibility.</li><li>Dating profiles and fundraising pages may create legal complications.</li><li>Courts increasingly examine digital behaviour closely.</li><li>Online conduct may influence parenting decisions and intervention order proceedings.</li><li>Emotional “purging” online rarely helps legal outcomes.</li><li>If you wouldn’t want a judge reading it aloud in court — don’t post it.</li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4>About The Hosts</h4><p><strong>Darren Mort</strong></p><p>Family law barrister focused on parenting disputes, family violence and trauma-informed advocacy.</p><p><strong>Joplin Higgins</strong></p><p>Family lawyer, Director of Joplin Lawyers and advocate for trauma-informed family law practice.</p><h4><br></h4><h4>Listener Advice</h4><p>If you are currently navigating separation or family law proceedings:</p><ul><li>Avoid posting emotionally reactive content online</li><li>Never involve children in online disputes</li><li>Assume all posts may eventually be read in court</li><li>Seek legal advice before engaging publicly about proceedings</li><li>Prioritise your children’s emotional wellbeing above online validation</li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4>Join The Conversation</h4><p>Have a question or topic suggestion for <em>Dear Divorce Diary</em>?</p><p>Connect with Darren and Joplin via:</p><ul><li>TikTok</li><li>Instagram</li><li>LinkedIn</li><li>YouTube</li><li>Podcast platforms</li></ul><h4>DM your questions, experiences or future topic ideas for upcoming episodes.</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Follow &amp; Subscribe</h4><p>If you’re navigating separation, parenting arrangements, or family court processes, <strong>Dear Divorce Diary</strong> offers real conversations and practical insights from experienced family law professionals.</p><p>Follow, like, and subscribe to stay up to date with upcoming episodes featuring <strong>Darren Mort</strong> (Family Law Barrister) and <strong>Joplin Higgins</strong> (Family Law Solicitor).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Real law. Real families. Real conversations.</strong></p><p><em>Subscribe, listen, learn — and know that you’re not alone.</em></p>","author_name":"Darren Mort-Family Law Barrister & Joplin Higgins-Family Law Solicitor"}