Unfortunately court can bring emotions to the fore, and parties, sometimes feeling aggrieved, resort to unseemly means to prevent what is perceived as a potentially unfair result or simply to educate the world. If the victim knows how to respond, the consequences will be severe. Be aware:
- That court is not interested in mud slinging, and often takes a dim view of the purveyor
- Society has become accustomed to mud raking, and generally – unless it involves famous celebrities – tune out
- Separately, blackmail and attempting to obstruct court process are serious offences
- The manner in which evidence has been obtained may be illegal. even emails possessed of a partners activities may result in imprisonment.
- If as as result of mud slinging, especially if brought to the attention of an employer, one spouse loses financial income, there will be a re-balancing of spousal support calculations, and separately potential civil action.
- There are legitimate reasons for whistle blowing, though even then as Julian Assange has found, there can be a serious sting in the tale. Motivation prompted by divorce is rarely one of them.