Texting may allure problems...Fort Lauderdale
Family Law Attorney
Advises Clients
to Avoid Texting Marital,
Extra-Marital or Negotiation Details -
Or Risk Texts Becoming Evidence,
The above advice comes from Barry I. Finkel, partner in The Law
Office of Berry I. finkel P. A. as reported by Reuters.
"In the age of digital communications, there now are three sides
to every divorce story: His, hers, and what's being stored by the
phone company."
"Digital communications, like email, instant messaging and
increasingly text messaging using a wireless phone, has opened
new lines of communication between people. This includes
couples facing divorce. While email and IM are commonly used,
most should be wary of texting. Why? Many people who text often
will message their spouse, friends or even a lover with whom
they're having an affair, revealing intentions, intimate details and
negotiation strategies."
"Such conversations can become evidence in the mediation or
courtroom setting. Yet, hitting "Delete" isn't enough to erase the
conversation. The phone company often retains records of text
conversations for up to 30 days. In a divorce scenario, those records
can be requested or subpoenaed into evidence."
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