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A divorce, some might argue, should bring about a period of solemn contemplation; time to take stock of your situation and evaluate your mistakes. On the other hand, with current divorce proceedings providing applicants with sufficient time to mourn the end of a marriage before their divorce is finalised; many people are now choosing to celebrate the feelings of liberation and relief brought about by the dissolution of their marriage by partying like it’s… well, their wedding day. Yes, that’s right; your divorce is now the newest reason to celebrate. Take Jack White, frontman of The White Stripes, and wife Karen Elson, for instance. The couple held a party to celebrate both their sixth anniversary and impending divorce on Friday. They have since stated that they had this party in order to “celebrate the time they had shared with one another” and “to re-affirm their friendship”. A divorce party seems tame when compared to events in Japan, however, where some couples choose to finalise their divorce during bizarre public ceremonies. These surreal services begin with the couple being driven separately to the relevant venue before a brief toast is made with tea. Following the conclusion of this toast, the couple are handed a single mallet and, together, engage in an act of vitriolic symbolism when smashing their wedding rings to smithereens thus confirming that their marriage is well and truly at an end. Maybe these activities come across as inappropriate or even crass – one commentator has even gone as far as to say that holding a divorce party is akin to celebrating a miscarriage – we here at Quickie Divorce recognise, however, that such a party can be not only a cathartic experience, but also an opportunity to celebrate the prospect of moving on with your life and finding happiness once again – a reason to celebrate if ever there was one!