Facebook, TikTok & Family Court: The Social Media Mistakes Destroying Divorce Cases

In this brutally honest and often darkly humorous episode of Dear Divorce Diary, Darren Mort (Family Law Barrister) and Joplin Higgins (Practising Family Lawyer) dive into one of the biggest modern dangers in separation and divorce proceedings — social media.

From angry Facebook rants and passive-aggressive memes to dating app disasters, GoFundMe controversies and children being exposed to online conflict, this episode explores how social media behaviour can seriously damage:

Parenting casesFamily law proceedingsPersonal credibilityMental healthChildren’s wellbeingDaz & Jop explain why courts are increasingly examining online behaviour under a microscope — and why one impulsive post can become devastating evidence in the courtroom.

The episode delivers practical insight, cautionary tales and hard truths about how people sabotage themselves online during separation.

“People Act Like Absolute Fools On Social Media”

The Impact On ChildrenA major focus of the discussion is the devastating effect social media conflict has on children.

The episode explores:

Children reading posts about their parentsSchool bullying linked to family court disputesFriends and classmates discovering online conflictEmotional embarrassment and shameLong-term damage to parent-child relationshipsDaz shares examples of children being ridiculed at school after parents publicly posted inflammatory content online.

The hosts repeatedly reinforce:

The Family Court prioritises the best interests of children — and social media warfare rarely reflects that.

Social Media As Court EvidenceDaz & Jop explain how family lawyers, barristers and Independent Children’s Lawyers routinely conduct “deep dives” into parties’ social media accounts.

The episode highlights how courts may examine: