Stay Off Social Media Until Your Bankruptcy Case Is Resolved

 Posted on July 14, 2023 in Bankruptcy Procedure

Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful process, but it can also lead to a much-needed emotional and practical unburdening. You may ultimately feel so grateful that your interests are finally safeguarded by the automatic stay and that your case is moving forward that you feel inspired to post about your experience on social media. Yet, as difficult as it can be to refrain from connecting with others about this turning point in your financial journey, it is important to resist that urge until your case is fully resolved.

Your Social Media Activity Is Not Private

Social media platforms are public. Unlike email and text communications, which government investigators and actors can only generally access in the event that they have secured a warrant, anyone can search someone’s social media activity. If the trustee assigned to your bankruptcy case, a creditor, or a creditor’s legal representation chooses to review your social media activity, do not assume that strong privacy settings will safeguard your activity. You will want to assume that these interested parties both can and will get around your settings to view your activity.

Your Social Media Activity Can Impact Your Bankruptcy Case

Once an interested party has accessed your social media activity, they can potentially use it to undermine the strength of your bankruptcy case. Even if you have done nothing wrong, your words, pictures, and even your responses to others in the form of a “like,” emoji, or share can be misinterpreted or manipulated to suggest that you have violated the rules of the court, that you own more valuable assets than you do, or that you are not pursuing debt relief in good faith. The outcome of your case could be impacted accordingly.

Connect with a San Antonio Bankruptcy Lawyer for Free Today

Even if you initially chose to file for bankruptcy without representation, you may benefit from speaking with a knowledgeable San Antonio, TX bankruptcy lawyer about how to best safeguard your interests as your case evolves. As you can see, even seemingly innocuous “everyday actions” can keep you from benefiting from the debt relief that you need and deserve.

To schedule a confidential case evaluation at no cost, you can either connect with the firm online or call the office directly at 210-342-3400. The stakes of your situation are high enough that you do not want to unintentionally derail your case by committing common missteps like posting problematic content online. To learn more, reach out today. Attorney Chance M. McGhee looks forward to hearing from you.

Source:

https://smiaware.com/blog/social-media-evidence-bankruptcy/