Divorces are almost always complicated emotionally, financially, socially, and in so many other ways. But the recent data hack of the Ashley Madison website has made matters even more stressful for many divorcing couples throughout the US.
What you need to know about the breach
The Ashley Madison website, whose slogan is, “Life is short. Have an affair,” is a website up to 37 million people have used to have extra-marital affairs. The data that has been leaked includes names and email addresses of well-known government officials and civil servants in the US, the UK, and other European countries, according to this Yahoo article.
Initial concerns as a result of the hack
Users of the site are understandably concerned about this incredibly harsh breach of privacy, and what effects this data leak will have on divorce proceedings. But there’s another factor that is important to be aware of—some of the email addresses released could have been falsely used to set up Ashley Madison accounts. The nuanced nature of this breach cannot be stressed enough as many people rush to point fingers at allegedly unfaithful people.
What should I do now?
If you have used the Ashley Madison website in the past, or if you have discovered that your email address was falsely reported in the hackers’ information release, here’s what you need to do immediately:
Call Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell to schedule an initial consultation with one of our expert divorce lawyers. It only costs $60 for an hour of our attorney’s dedicated focus to your case. You’ll be able to ask any questions you’d like and receive expert advice according to your situation. There are many options available to you—not just divorce—and we’d be glad to walk you through all the possibilities without putting any pressure on your decisions one way or another.
Who are the attorneys at Kendall & Gkikas, LLP?
Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell includes a team of three top-tier attorneys whose sole focus is on family law in California. We specialize in divorce cases, so you can rest assured that your case will be treated with utmost respect and courtesy every step of the way, whether you’ve used the Ashley Madison website or not. Expect nothing but absolute professionalism and tenacious hard work from our attorneys.
Got kids?
Not only do the attorneys at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell specialize in family law, there’s a special place in their hearts for protecting the rights and well-being of children. So if you’re considering getting a divorce and you have children, you’ll feel completely at peace when you work with the attorneys at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell because you’ll know they always have your child’s best interests at heart. To get an attorney on your side who understands the singular importance of achieving the ideal outcome for your child’s sake, come to Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell.
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