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JEFFCOPAINTING & COATINGS35 Years of Experience All Phases of PaintingCommercial – Residential - Interior – ExteriorCall for your FREE Estimate!(830) 885-2864 FULLY INSUREDJeff Esckilsen, Owner & Applicator Email: jeffcopaintingsbtx@gmail.comYour Spring Branch Neighborv Family Matters vSocial Media & Court Cases Do Not Mix SBy Brooke Irey, Attorneyocial Media is so common for most of us. It is part of our daily lives and is such a normal part of our day.We often check Facebook, Instagram or Tik Tok without even thinking about it. While it seems so innocent to post a picture from your night out with friends, it could be the thing your ex is waiting for to help their custody case.Social Media and court cases do not mix. I advise my clients not to post anything about their case, derogatory comments about their ex, pics of their new significant other or anything that happened in court. Social media Is not the place to fight your divorce or custody case. Social media is definitely not the place to vent about your ex or their new partner. Your case can be affected by the things you post on social media. Social media posts can be produced at hearings, depositions, and trials as evidence.Posting on social media during your case about your life, kids, wins and losses can give fodder to the other parent. Most courts will order that the parties can’t disparage each other. This can include making derogatory remarks on social media.Posting the outcome of your hearing is also not advisable. Do not tag your ex, their family, your attorney, opposing counsel or the judge in a post where you are complaining about the court’s ruling. Do not post a copy of your court papers or the judge’s ruling, this will only create more tension and chaos.If a party deletes their social media page,VBy Linda Robinsonalentine’s day. Some love it, some hate it, some celebrate it, and some hate to celebrate it.I loved Valentine’s Day most in grade school. There was a party during schooltime where the class drank red punch, ate homemade cookies (in my time, no self-respected mother would send anything bought from a store), and distribute cards with candy. Everyone was included and it was fun!As I grew older, Valentine’s Day focused on having someone that loved you romantically. The feeling of the day depended on relationship status. I was awkward and loud thru middle and high school, so let’s say I was more disappointed than not. During that time, Valentine’s Day would remind me I was alone on February 14th (this is before Galantine’s Day and just before Girl Power was invented).I married and then was able to celebrate it every year without fear. I was initiated into the holiday of love and could lookFebruary 2023it can be restored and is discoverable to the other party. This means that you should always be aware of what you post, because it’s likely it can be used against you. Like social media posts, texts, emails, voicemails, and recorded phone calls are admissible if between the parties. My advice Is to be very careful what you post, comment on, and text to the other party. Remember, anything that is in writing or recorded can and will be used against you in a court of law, especially when it’s a divorce or custody case.Brooke Irey, Attorney Branch Family Law549 Heimer Rd., Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 229-2088 www.branchfamilylaw.comBRING THIS AD IN FOR A WEEK OF FREE CLASSES!GRACIE BARRA 19750 TX- 46 #110, SPRING BRANCH, TX 78070(830) 438-2778graciebarra.com/spring-branch-tx/We’re Keeping itCLEAN!Disinfect with a professional clean.Let’s make your life easier and let our PROs handle the cleaning!Try MaidPro today and sweep up this exclusive offer: $125 $25 OFF YOUR 2ND, 4THAND 6TH CLEANINGReference Stone Oak Highlights and also receive a FREE Fridge or oven clean $50 value.Use Code:OFFBSHLT125Kim Folden,OwnerCall 210-664-4884 or visit maidpro.com/stone-oakforward to the day. Flowers, a nice meal, and an exchange of candy were practically guaranteed! I did not have to worry about Valentine’s for many years.Now, I am older, wiser, and divorced, but feel I can impart some wisdom about Valentine’s Day. The point of Valentines (in my mind) is to take the time to show someone you care for them and spread a little happiness. This someone can be a lover, friend, mother, father, child, or loyal furry companion.An argument can be made that love isGrade School - continued on page 13 www.bsbhighlights.com9