News » Really? a divorce 'Fair'?!

"Really?? A divorce 'Fair'?!" Some jaws dropped, some giggled, and others were deers caught in the headlights.  People didn't quite know what to think about the concept of a Divorce 'Fair'.  But at least it grabs your attention!  It wasn't quite like the fairs I attended as a child.  The fair was organized by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia in an effort to provide information to the public about all aspects of separation and divorce.  Many exhibitors attended, ranging from legal services to family counseling services to realtors to life coaches.  Attendees were able to visit different booths and ask questions to the various professionals about how they help families going through transition.  Knowing that men and women have different comfort levels in these situations, and perhaps to avoid an awkward situation of seeing an ex-partner, the organizers separated men and women into different days. 

Reflecting back on what I learned during my attendance, it struck me how 'hungry' people were for information.  In particular, many people did not know about the variety of legal options available in Nova Scotia such as family mediation and collaborative divorce.  Perhaps the common denominator to all was a desire to reduce stress to themselves and their children related to the divorce and to minimize the conflict and legal costs.  Everyone was appreciative of the hard work by LISNS in organizing the event and making this important information more easily accessible to all.