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Mar. 20, 2024

Social media minefield: protecting kids in family law

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Eva M. Martelle

Partner, Allan & Martelle, LLP

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, up to 95% of young people ages 13-17 use a social media platform, nearly two-thirds use it daily, and one-third report using social media "almost constantly." It is no secret that this prevalence of social media engagement among minors introduces a host of risks, ranging from cyberbullying and misinformation to potential encounters with online predators. As social media platforms have become ubiquitous, the regulation of minors' ...

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