It’s a telling and tragic development in this predominantly Catholic country — and the lineup is, um, interesting:

For married men and women who are harbouring suspicions about what their partner is getting up to, there will be information on how to hire a private investigator.

And for those whose relationship has already turned toxic, there will be information on what to do if an ex has become a stalker.

Experts will proffer tips for the newly single on the challenges of living alone again, how to find a new partner through match-making agencies and embarking on a makeover, including buying a new wardrobe.

Soon-to-be divorced Italians will be able to consult experts from Ciao Amore (Goodbye Darling), which claims to be the country’s first divorce planning agency.

Organisers have called the fair, to be held in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, Ex? Punto e a capo, which roughly translates as “Turning over a new leaf”.

The event will offer “serious, practical advice for often dramatic situations” said organiser Franco Zanetti.

Department stores will offer divorce gift lists, where the friends and family of a divorcee can buy them presents to celebrate their fresh start.

Milan is the hometown of Italy’s best known divorcee, Silvio Berlusconi, 73.

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