Facebook 'sex chats' blamed for one in five divorces

By Emily Andrews
22nd December 2009

For most couples, social networking websites such as Facebook are a harmless way to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances.

But many are finding out the hard way about the online temptations on offer, as the sites are blamed for an increasing number of divorces.

According to one firm of lawyers, almost one in five of the divorce petitions it deals with cite Facebook as a factor. the rest