While most of us will have enough self-control not to pry into anyone’s mail let alone our ex partner’s, there can be serious consequences if that partner decides they want to pursue their ex wife or husband for taking a peek.
According to statistics, one in five husbands and wives admit to using all sorts of spying techniques in efforts to gain evidence that will help them in court battles. Aside from opening post meant for partners, activities include logging into computers and mobile phones.
Unfortunately, while gaining evidence could be seen as a victory, it may turn out to be a hollow one with a potential jail sentence imposed if the source of the evidence comes into question and it is found to have been gained unlawfully.
The worst cases can end up with an individual being given a two-year jail term under the Investigatory Powers Act or a payoff that is well below that which would otherwise have been gained.
This comes as a surprise to many people who think that because they were previously married to a person, they retain the right to open their mail and so on.