Easing the Pain of Divorce and Separation: Halifax “Divorce Fair” the first of its kind

Life After Divorce and Separation

Canada’s first-ever divorce fair opened for a two-day event this past weekend in Halifax. The organizer, Maria Franks, said she got the idea when she saw news reports about thousands of people attending a similar type of event taking place in Paris, but decided to add something unique: “his and hers” dates, one day each for men and women only

One of the biggest goals of the fair was emphasizing finding a new life after divorce.

“We’re not promoting divorce, we’re just saying this is the reality,” Franks said, “it’s stressful and it’s sad … but once it’s over, it can be the beginning of a new and better life.”

Options for Divorce

Reality, indeed. New survey data reported last year showed that half of marriages don’t end in divorce like previously thought, but the number is still quite high: almost 40 per cent of Canadian marriages end in divorce – events like this might just become more common in the future.

Many of the vendors also wanted to inform people of the many options that are available to them when going through divorce, aside from a costly court battle. In fact, the vendors at the fair aimed to offer advice on a number of divorce and separation-related topics that end up causing arguments and make the process more difficult than it has to be, including selling a home after a divorce, easing stress, childcare, financial issues and getaway vacations to refresh body and mind.

Vendors and booths at the fair included real estate companies, travel agencies, lawyers, financial service agencies and hair and makeup artists – divorce doesn’t have to be ugly.

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Informing yourself about the divorce and separation process if you’re facing a pending divorce can help you adequately prepare for what’s to come. Call Niren and Associates Family Law Practice at 416 222 4555 or e-mail info@divorcesupport.ca for a confidential consultation.

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By michael - Last updated: Saturday, January 23, 2010
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