Ceremony FAQs
Divorce Ceremonies
QUESTIONS
- How long after my divorce can I hold a ceremony?
- I don't want my ex to be there - do I have to have him/her present?
- How much notice do I need to give the celebrant?
- My ex and I are very committed to our children, despite our marriage breakup. Can we have a ceremony that will incorporate the children?
- My ex and I love our children, but would prefer not to have the children involved in the ceremony. Is this acceptable?
- Do we receive a certificate, or is there anything to sign?
ANSWERS
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How long after my divorce can I hold a ceremony?
The ceremony can be held at any time - you don't even have to wait for the divorce to become final. Because a divorce ceremony is about acknowledging the past and moving on it can be held at any time after you separate.
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I don't want my ex to be there - do I have to have him/her present?
A divorce ceremony can involve both parties or only one, hence there is no requirement for your ex to be present if you would prefer that he/she is not.
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How much notice do I need to give the celebrant?
A divorce ceremony is not a legal ceremony, and therefore there is no legal requirement to submit notice to a government department, thus there is no legal requirement for a period of notice for a divorce ceremony. However, because divorce ceremonies are often held at the weekend, and professional celebrants can be heavily booked, it is best to book your celebrant as early as possible.
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My ex and I are very committed to our children, despite our marriage breakup. Can we have a ceremony that will incorporate the children?
An important aspect of a divorce ceremony is reassurance to the children that the marriage breakup was not their fault and that their parents will continue to be committed to the children. The ceremony can express to the children that though their parents are no longer in love with each other, there is no reason that they will ever stop loving their children.
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My ex and I love our children, but would prefer not to have the children involved in the ceremony. Is this acceptable?
In many instances children are not invited to, or included in the ceremony. A professional celebrant will discuss your wishes with you and ensure that the ceremony meets your needs and wishes.
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Do we receive a certificate, or is there anything to sign?
Yes, all celebrants will provide certificates as a memento of the occasion.
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