Divorce Party - Is this a new trend?
An amicable dissolution of marriage is the most preferred type of divorce case that a Florida Family Law Attorney likes to handle. Civilized divorces are devoid of drama, property wrangling or messy custody fights. They do not include frantic phone calls after hours and emergency hearings in family court. However, amicable divorces are not the norm when children are involved, issues of infidelity or other relationship deal breakers are involved.
Divorce parties, believe it or not, are becoming popular. The parties are intimate events that come with embossed invitations, a nice meal and live entertainment. The couple usually hosts the event together and displays that -- all marital differences aside -- they are committed to remaining friends. One nice thing, for guests is that no gifts are required.
Celebrities have started doing it. A recent example involves Rocker Jack White and Karen Elson. They released a joint statement, with wording so cute and clever and a stellar announcement, that it rivals an engagement announcement. They invited friends and family to celebrate their 6th anniversary and their upcoming divorce. Brilliant!!!
A divorce party comes with the distinct pleasure of publicizing the impending dissolution of marriage. It also allows the soon to be single couple to celebrate their new divorced status with friends and family at the divorce party.
This trend is not just reserved for celebs. Professionals are having divorce parties for themselves too. I can never forget coming across the the New York Times announcement about Charles and Bonnie Bronfman. I immediately perked up, when I read that it was a parting of ways instead of of an engagement or wedding. I thought it was a joke, but after reading, found that it was real. It really makes sense if you have common business associates and do not want to lose contacts due to a lengthy court battle that can tarnish a business relationship or reputation.
Seasoned business professionals are are too mature to bicker and argue. However, after consulting with Florida Family Law Attorney, Joseph R. Fields, on the subject matter, he stated the following: "Divorce parties are not the norm, but could become a creative trend in amicable divorces."
Dan Couvrette, publisher of Toronto-based divorcemagazine.com, summed it up nicely when he stated: “If you can part and be friends and celebrate the time you spent together, I think that’s a fantastic result."
If you and your spouse are parting ways as friends, consider discussing a divorce party with your Florida Family Law Attorney. The Attorney may be able to help you arrange the party and word the announcement. They also may be able to put you in touch with a great party planner, that specializes in these types of occasions.
Click on the following links to read more about Divorce Parties
Jack White, Karen Elson plan to celebrate their divorce with a party - CNN.com/ People Magazine
Divorce, in Style - NY Times
Your presence is requested as we celebrate our divorce - NationalPost.com
Karen Elson & Jack White Divorce: Pair Splits, Throws A Party - Huffington Post
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