In the age of digital parenting, the practice of “sharenting” has become common.
But what are the legal implications for divorcing couples?
Well firstly, sharenting involves sharing your child’s photos and milestones on social media. While it seems harmless, it’s important to understand the impact this can have when divorcing.
Here’s what you need to know:
▶️ Privacy and consent are key concerns. Children can’t provide consent to their information being shared online, potentially leading to family law disputes over custody and visitation.
▶️ Best practices include obtaining consent, being cautious with content, and respecting court orders. These steps can safeguard your child’s welfare while preserving your online presence as a parent.
▶️ ️Mediation is an effective way to resolve disputes surrounding sharenting. It encourages open communication between parents, helping them reach a consensus. This ultimately can lead to shared agreements, respect for privacy, and a better online environment for your child.
Don’t let sharenting complexities become a stumbling block. If you have any questions or wish to explore this further, please reach out to me.
Beryl McNeill is a Calgary divorce lawyer who strongly believes mutual respect and understanding go a long way toward resolving family law matters. As a Registered Collaborative Law practitioner in Calgary, she has dedicated her firm to amicable, cooperative negotiation as a means for settling divorces. Furthermore, throughout her law career, Beryl has seen the costs of adversarial negotiations, both financial and emotional. In emphasizing the collaborative approach, Beryl offers her clients a more efficient model that preserves personal and monetary assets alike.
More and more individuals are attracted to resolving their family law matters in a civil, respectful way. Therefore, they come to Beryl from many walks of life—as professionals in the oil and gas industry and their spouses, business owners, and working spouses with children. Clients say that even after a single consultation with Beryl they feel less stressed and more clear about the way forward.
Beryl understands the often fearful, emotional early stages of divorce. Incorporating skills developed from her training as a life coach, Beryl helps clients move beyond their stress response to more logical, creative thinking. Once there, she works with clients to discover what’s truly important to them in attaining divorce. Furthermore, she encourages clients to picture what a successful settlement would look like a year or more down the road as a means of focusing on their goals. By educating and empowering clients, Beryl seeks to transform the way they resolve family disputes—in a more constructive, intelligent and amicable way than would be possible otherwise.
Finally, Beryl is very active with the Family Bar and the Collaborative Law Community. Her involvement provides her clients with the assurance that she has her finger on the pulse of Family Law in Alberta, offering them a distinct advantage in their quest for equity and civility.