Can cell phone text messages prove divorce?

The content of mobile phone text messages can be used as evidence for divorce. According to relevant legal provisions, evidence includes statements of parties, physical evidence, documentary evidence, electronic data, audition materials, etc. And the evidence must be verified to be true and not infringe upon the legitimate interests of others before it can be used as the basis for determining facts.

Legal basis

Article 63 of the Civil Procedure Law

Evidence includes:

(1) Statements of the parties;

(2) Documentary evidence;

(3) Physical evidence;

(4) Audio-visual materials;

(5) Electronic data;

(6) Witness testimonies;

(7) Expert opinions;

(8) Inspection records.

Evidence must be verified to be true before it can be used as a basis for determining facts.

Article 106 of the "Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Applicability"

For those who seriously infringe the legitimate rights and interests of others, violate prohibitive provisions of the law, or seriously violate public order and good customs, or The evidence obtained shall not be used as the basis for determining the facts of the case.