In Britain, a gift registry for divorces
(Time) You’ve heard of a wedding registry — well, this is a divorce registry.” Obviously divorce is quite an expensive time with legal fees and it can be quite busy; there’s lots of stuff to think about,” says Ruth Attridge, spokeswoman for Debenhams department store, which has more than 150 outlets across Britain and Ireland.
She says several customers turned the company onto the idea last year when they inquired whether there were divorce gift lists similar to the ones the chain offers for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Since the program was unveiled in January, calls have flooded in from curious prospective clients.
Setting up a divorce gift list is simple. Customers book an appointment at a store to pick the items they think they’ll want in their new place, with or without some help from the staff (a divorce registry specialist, if you will). Afterward, the selections are posted online for family and friends to browse and buy.
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