I recently completed a specialized educational program in professional divorce analysis and am now a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®).
A CDFA® works with clients individually or as couples, helping them to come to grips with the financial reality of their individual divorce situation. Developing comprehensive insight of the short and long-term financial effects of divorce can save valuable time, money, and distress, especially if the process is conducted early in the legal proceedings.
I am trained to provide financial information and assistance to people going through a divorce. I evaluate the tax implications of dividing property and the financial impact of various settlement options for dividing marital property (including pensions) and child and spousal support payments. I examine and analyze the financial issues of a divorce, providing clients and their attorneys with data to help their case. I help clients avoid the common financial pitfalls of divorce by offering valuable insight into the pros and cons of different settlement proposals.
Misinformation and misconceptions about the divorce process can be detrimental. Many have false expectations that they will be able to secure a divorce settlement allowing them to continue with their accustomed style of living. That’s not always possible. I’m there to help plan a stable economic future and avoid long-term regret with financial decisions made during the divorce process.
I sincerely hope that you won’t need my services in the capacity of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, but I am here is you need it.