My Ex Posts Lies About Me on Social Media – Can I Use This in Court?

Are you being publicly attacked or defamed by your ex on Facebook, Instagram, or text messages shown to others? Are the lies affecting your custody case or reputation?

In this powerful, attorney-written guide, you'll learn:

What counts as defamation or slander in family court

How social media posts can and can’t be used as evidence

When a judge will care — and when it’s just noise

How to document posts and preserve evidence the right way

Whether you can sue, file a motion, or ask for court sanctions

How to stay calm and protect your peace while defending your truth

Written by Alabama Family Law Attorney Michael Capleone, this guide is ideal for any parent dealing with online harassment, false accusations, or digital character assassination during a custody or divorce battle.

Protect your case. Reclaim your sanity. Learn how the law sees social media lies — and what you can do about them.

Includes state-specific insight for Alabama and general legal strategy applicable nationwide.

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