Divorce in the Digital Age: The Perils of Text Messaging

Reuters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In the age of digital communications, there now are three sides to every divorce story: His, hers, and what's being stored by the phone company.

Digital communications, like email, instant messaging and increasingly text messaging using a wireless phone, has opened new lines of communication between people. This includes couples facing divorce. While email and IM are commonly used, most should be wary of texting. Why? Many people who text often will message their spouse, friends or even a lover with whom they're having an affair, revealing intentions, intimate details and negotiation strategies.

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