Use of Facebook during spearation

My wife and I have been separated since March of this year. Right after we made the decision, she changed her FB page to her maiden name and blocked me and my entire family. I received updates from friends saying that her status shows ‘In a relationship’ and her boyfriend (who lives with her) is mentioned many times. Is there anything that I can do from my side because I feel this is a disrespectful act but since I can’t view her FB page I can’t tell (although I suspect) that he was communicating with her before the separation.

Your wife can use her Facebook account how she pleases. However, if you suspect that she was having an affair during the marriage, then screenshots of her Facebook account may help you prove, along with other evidence, that she committed an act of illicit sexual behavior during the marriage. Your friends can take the screenshots for you if they are still “Facebook friends” with your wife.


Anna Ayscue

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