Social media posts are increasingly used in Australian family court cases to influence asset splits and custody decisions.

Social media posts are increasingly used as evidence in Australian family law cases, influencing property divisions and parenting decisions. Likes, shares, and comments—even memes or vacation photos—can be subpoenaed and used to assess financial capacity, reveal family violence, or breach court orders. In one case, Instagram posts about a wine collection exposed its true value, altering asset splits. Legal experts urge separating individuals to avoid discussing cases online, refrain from joining support groups, and assume all digital content may be seen by judges. A proposed ban on social media for under-16s is also drawing attention among separated parents.