Non-Traditional Coping Strategies: Having a Divorce Party

Going through your Virginia divorce can be a trying experience, and might stress some of the relationships that mean the most to you. Still, many women going through divorce find that their friends are a great source of support and compassion.

For women who are feeling relieved to be getting their Virginia divorce over with, a divorce party might be an appropriate option. Divorce parties are just what they sound like: a party to celebrate the milestone of ending a marriage.

Divorce parties are gaining in popularity because they encourage a woman to look ahead to her new life as a single person rather than dwelling on the losses of the past.

A divorce party is usually a fairly simple, adults-only affair, involving an intimate gathering of friends.

At the party, the friends usually socialize, enjoy refreshments and have a divorce cake. The newly divorced woman might want to symbolically burn or bury something that represents her marriage.

Divorce parties aren't for everyone, which is why the decision to have a divorce party should be left entirely up to the newly divorced woman. A divorce party certainly wouldn't be appropriate for a woman who is deeply grieving the loss of her marriage and cannot yet see an upside to the situation.  

Also, if some members of your family would be offended by knowing about your divorce party, you should either skip it entirely or keep it between you and a small group of understanding, empathetic friends. And needless to say, if you have minor children with your ex-husband, either forgo the idea or be particularly discreet should you decide to go ahead with a party.

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The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about children, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.

A Virginia divorce attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for, what child custody arrangement will work best for you and your children, and how to fairly divide your marital assets. Request a FREE copy of our guide, What Every Virginia Woman Should Know About Divorce, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.