Unfortunately, the fact that your spouse is controlling can make the divorce, more complicated. This doesn’t mean it’s impossible. But it just means that you need to be ready for the way that your spouse may react. Here are some examples of how overly controlling individuals sometimes complicate divorce proceedings.
First and foremost, your spouse is likely to blame you and act as if you are ruining their life. They may act as if you are always wrong, or they may be unable to accept criticism for their role in the divorce. This means that the divorce proceedings are more likely to be contentious as you divide up property and parenting time.
A controlling spouse may not have allowed you to have full access to all of the family’s finances during the marriage. They may be more likely to hide assets during the divorce. They’re just used to managing all of the finances for both of you as a couple, and that’s not going to change during the divorce process.
Finally, your spouse may try to manipulate you in certain ways to prevent the divorce. Maybe they’ll gaslight you and make you question what’s really happening. Maybe they’ll become very clingy and try to make you feel bad about the divorce.
All of this can make your divorce more contentious and more complicated, but it is still possible. It’s just important for you to understand what legal steps to take.
]]>Here are three valid reasons why you are better off taking a break from social media while your divorce is underway:
You’ve probably heard the adage, “What you post online remains online.” Well, this is true, especially when you have a legal matter to deal with. Something benign like an angry rant on Facebook or TikTok about your soon-to-be ex might find its way into the divorce court. Even if you block your spouse from seeing your posts, a mutual friend might still access and pass this information to them.
Money is often a big deal during divorce. Thus, posting photos of yourself out on expensive vacations or shopping sprees can prompt your spouse to question whether you are dissipating marital property. This can also impact your child and spousal support cases. For instance, photos of lavish spending could give the impression that you do not need spousal support after all.
Children are even a bigger concern during divorce. Your spouse may gather photos of yourself and your friends partying and using drugs to demonstrate your unfitness for custody. And it does not matter whether these photos accurately reflect who you are in real life or whether it was a one-off.
If you post disparaging remarks about your spouse, your ex might also bring these forth to argue that you are likely to be a difficult co-parent.
If you are going through a divorce, the use of social media can set you up for serious pitfalls. You are better off avoiding social media altogether during these challenging times.
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