There are two concerns that many divorcees have regarding privacy. The first matter is your privacy from the general public. The second issue is your privacy from your ex-spouse.
You may be able to shield your divorce from the public eye. Although you can’t stop the neighbors from talking, you can opt to seal the court records for your divorce proceedings. Alternatively, you could have certain pieces of particularly sensitive information redacted from public court records. You would have to convince a judge that public records could jeopardize your reputation or privacy, but sealing records is possible.
Divorce Privacy and Security
Privacy rises to a new level of concern when you find yourself needing protection from your ex-spouse. After all, you probably lived together and shared accounts or passwords during the marriage. An “open-book” relationship poses several threats in divorce.
If your spouse still has access to your financial and social information, they could either spy on your activity or sabotage your data. Your ex-spouse’s friend could screenshot a photo and send it to your ex-spouse, for example, who could use it against you in court.
For these reasons, you should change your passwords for all online accounts and devices. Also, you should keep an eye on your social media accounts, including what you post and who can view it. A family law attorney can also help you manage your privacy and apply to seal your divorce records. In an already hectic divorce, you don’t need extra complications.