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Molly B Kenny on Fox 13: Facebook Updates in Seattle Divorce Cases

Posted on Aug 03, 2010

Molly Kenny, a Seattle divorce attorney, was recently featured in a segment on KCPQ Fox 13 in Seattle that shows how attorneys can use opposing parties' Facebook status updates, photos, and other updates in divorce cases.

According to the segment, a national survey shows that 4 out of 5 divorce attorneys have seen a significant spike in social media site updates being used as evidence in divorce cases.

Facebook.com is a "gold mine of information", and cheaper and more effective than hiring a private investigator, according to Kenny.

Molly goes on to explain that many inidividuals in Seattle divorce cases who are trying to convince a judge that they are not mentally or financially stable enough to take care of themselves or their siblings can hurt their credibility by posting updates on Facebook (specifically) that contradict their statements.

"Spouses may tell a judge about being depressed, but then contradict themselves by posting pictures of themselves at a wild party. Or let's say you don't have enough money to support yourself or your child, and then you have pictures of yourself on a two-week trip to Hawaii? Something's a miss there."


The segment went on to explain that, while Seattle is a no-fault state that allows residents to divorce without reason, Facebook evidence does come into play when trying to prove someone's mental or financial state of being.

You can view the entire segment here:

About Molly:

Molly B. Kenny is a Seattle divorce attorney who was recently featured in Seattle Met Magazine as one of the top divorce attorneys in the State of Washington.

If you'd like more information on how she can help you with your divorce, child custody, or other type of family law question(s), feel free to contact her for a free and discreet consultation or call her at (206) 381-0100.

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