One Stop Divorce Shopping
A new divorce fair puts everything you need in one place.
In response to a rapidly rising divorce rate, Britain will host its first-ever divorce fair, says The Telegraph. Couples will have access to lawyers, financial advisers, and self-help experts.
What are people thinking? Here's my guess: Those who aren't anywhere close to divorce probably think it's a silly idea, a marketing tool, a way to squeeze more money out of people. Those who are thinking about splitting are probably looking for the sign-up sheet.
Austria held a similar event last year attracted about 500 visitors and 20 exhibitors. Britain's fair, called The Starting Over Show, is planned for October, and 20 groups have already signed on.
Discussion
I'm a little conflicted because it could definitely be a ploy to squeeze money out of people. On the other hand, divorce is tough and it's convenient to find all necessary resources in one place.
