Should You Have a Divorce Party?

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Should You Have a Divorce Party?

  • One of the latest trends is to celebrate your divorce with a party. While years ago people might have had a subdued drink with friends when the divorce decree came in the mail, today more and more people are planning elaborate divorce parties.The idea behind a divorce party is that you are celebrating the end of an unhappy marriage and the beginning of a new life. Those are definitely two things to feel positive about, however many divorce parties can be huge, over the top affairs, similar to a wedding in scale. Many divorce parties feature cakes that illustrate the situation with humor. Some people hold a divorce shower, asking friends to bring gifts to help them restock their household after property division, or to bring items to help them kick start a new single lifestyle. While most divorce parties are all in good fun, there are a few things to keep in mind:
  • The budget. If your financial situation after divorce is tenuous, you’ll want to be careful what you spend on a divorce party.
  • The date. Don’t schedule your divorce party until you are actually divorced. If things get out of hand it could be used against you in your divorce.
  • Your ex. It’s tempting to turn the party into an event that focuses on bashing your ex. If you have children together, this could backfire and hurt your children.
  • Your emotional state. What sounds like a night of good fun could end up being emotionally difficult if you are still processing the divorce. You also need to consider your emotional state when considering entering into any kind of dating relationship, whether casual or long-term.

DeTorres & DeGeorge offers representation in divorce, child custody and family law in Gladstone and the surrounding areas of New Jersey. Call us now at 908-284-6005 to make an appointment.

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About DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law

DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law is a New Jersey based family law firm that has been helping New Jersey residents achieve the best possible results in their divorce for nearly 30 years. The DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law team is always ready to fight for their clients’ rights – determined to help New Jersey families overcome legal challenges from start to finish. Our legal team, with over 65 years of combined experience, provides expert guidance on all family law and divorce-related matters, including custody and parenting time, alimony and child support, equitable distribution of assets, premarital agreements, post-divorce issues, executive compensation distribution, divorces for business owners, and divorce mediation. The firm has been recognized for its dedication and expertise in the industry by multiple local and national organizations, including Super Lawyers, Law Firm 500, and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Rosanne DeTorres, Managing Partner, is one of 150 lawyers certified as a matrimonial law attorney.

Caitlin DeGuilo Toker
Caitlin DeGuilo Toker joined DeTorres and DeGeorge as an associate attorney in June 2014 and was named a partner of the firm in May 2019.Prior to joining the firm, Caitlin was associated with law firms specializing in the practice of family ...
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