Before You Post: When Social Media Becomes Evidence in a Custody Dispute

In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt and family law attorney Christopher Castellano explore how Facebook posts, Instagram reels, videos, jokes, comments, and even seemingly harmless online venting can take on an entirely different meaning inside a custody dispute.

Using the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy trial as a backdrop, they break down how social media can be introduced as evidence, how a sarcastic or out-of-context post can take on a very different meaning in court, and how a single post can raise questions about judgment, parental fitness, credibility, or a parent’s ability to put their children first.

Listeners will also hear practical guidance for navigating social media before and during family law litigation, including why you should never litigate your case online, why angry posts about a co-parent can come back to haunt you, and the simple test Chris recommends before you post: Would you be comfortable explaining it to a judge?