The end of a marriage can be a difficult process for various reasons, such as a parent’s unwillingness to pay child support or disagreement regarding how custody should be split up. Sometimes, a person’s reputation may be at stake, both during and after the divorce process. For example, someone may worry that an unfavorable outcome in court, such as losing a custody dispute, could reflect poorly on their reputation. Or, someone may find that the very decision to file for divorce has brought judgment from their friends, family members and even the community, in some cases. Moreover, some people face these problems because of personal attacks coming from their former partner.
It is essential to protect your reputation and there are a number of ways in which you may be able to accomplish this. For example, you should be careful about what you say online and to friends and family members during this time. Sharing certain types of information could reflect poorly on you and may even adversely affect your case (such as lifestyle choices that may impact a custody decision).
Also, if your former partner has chosen to attack your character and accuse you of wrongdoing even when you are innocent, we understand how tough this can be to work through. If their behavior raises serious questions, such as their ability to raise your child, this may need to be brought up in court. Every divorce is different, and your life may change in many ways. However, you should do all you can to safeguard your reputation during the divorce process.