Digital Spying and Divorce

Because technology continues to have new and innovative applications in our lives, it isn’t a huge surprise that it’s made its way into the realm of divorce. It’s important to be aware that digital spying is very real and to know how to protect yourself throughout the divorce process. If you have questions or concerns about divorce and digital spying, an experienced Chicago divorce attorney can help. 

Assess Your Risk

The truth is that it’s easier to spy on someone digitally than you might think. If you and your spouse share a phone plan or simply use – or even have access to – each other’s electronics, digital spying is not difficult. While you may find it hard to believe that your spouse would stoop so low as spying on you electronically, it’s important to recognize just how stressful and disruptive the divorce process can be and to proceed with caution – by guarding yourself against digital spying – in response. 

A fundamental first step that you can take is to ensure that your privacy settings on all your electronic devices (and online accounts) are set appropriately. Another good idea is having a tech professional ensure that your phone, laptop, tablet, and any other electronic devices you use are spyware-free. 

Take Your Online Privacy Seriously

Your online privacy should always be a top priority, but if you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to take stock of your practices and ensure that you are taking the necessary precautions, including:

• Create a divorce-only email address that is solely for use with your attorney and any other divorce professionals you’re working with, such as a forensic accountant or business valuator. Creating a unique and random username and password for this address helps to bolster its security. 
• Take a social media vacation while your divorce is pending. The thing about social media is that it is easy to share more than you intend, and you can’t control the responses of others (who may not be aware of or sensitive to your need for privacy at this time). An innocent post on social media can go so far wrong so quickly that giving the whole thing a pass is in your best interest. 
• The smart devices that help run your home are the most vulnerable to being breached, which makes taking a break from them until your divorce is finalized well advised.  

As you move forward through the divorce process, make digital security a priority. 

You Need the Legal Guidance of an Experienced Chicago Divorce Lawyer on Your Side

Divorce is a complicated legal process that is very likely to throw some curveballs your way, but the trusted Chicago divorce attorneys at Arami Law, Inc, are committed to employing the full strength of their experience and skill in pursuit of divorce terms that protect your rights and work for you. Your case is important, so please don’t wait to contact us today for more information about what we can do to help you.