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What Are the Most Important Things in Your Divorce… to You?

When you define your financial, emotional, and relational priorities from the start, you can make better decisions about which divorce process to choose, the overall settlement agreement you create, and identify what’s most needed for you long-term. When people first...

Why a CDFA® Matters: Welcome To The New Public CDFA® Website

Divorce is not only an emotional process. It is also one of the largest financial transitions you will ever face. The new public platform CDFA.com helps people understand the financial side of divorce and connect with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professionals...

Financial Problem Solving in a Divorce: Turning Chaos Into a Plan

Divorce is rarely just a legal problem. It is a financial one that affects the rest of your life. Financial problem-solving in divorce means stepping back, clarifying what a “successful” outcome looks like for you, choosing the right process, and systematically...

Divorce Financial Mistakes People Are Still Making (and How to Avoid Them)

Divorce can create long-term financial damage if you rush decisions or overlook key details. By understanding your options, paying attention to taxes and asset values, and getting the right professional guidance, you can avoid costly mistakes and protect your...

Preparing for Divorce in 2026: Key Financial Steps to Take

If you’re considering divorce, or will be going through a divorce in 2026, don’t do it alone. Build a team of trained professionals, gather key financial documents early, and understand your legal options before you act. With recent changes in tax laws and new savings...

When Would You Need a QDRO?

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document required to divide certain employer-sponsored retirement accounts during divorce. Use of a QDRO avoids triggering taxes or penalties. Military Pensions, Federal Pensions, and other government retirement...

Is Divorce Worse Than Death?

Divorce and death are both among life’s most traumatic experiences, and while they share similarities in emotional and financial impact, divorce brings its own unique challenges. Concerns about long term financial stability often intensifies the level of worry....

5 Tips for Budgeting After a Divorce

The word budget can feel restrictive, but really it is a roadmap for your income and expenses. After a divorce, creating a strong financial plan is one of the most important steps you can take. The first year or two will bring a lot of changes, and how you prepare...

Top 5 Early Mistakes to Avoid in a Military Divorce

A military divorce has unique challenges, and rushing in can lead to costly mistakes. Before making any big decisions, take time to get informed. Consult free legal help through the JAG, speak with experienced professionals, explore all your divorce process options,...

Going Through Divorce as a Business Owner

If you own your own business, the divorce process has an entirely different layer of added complexity. You are not just dividing up the house or negotiating time-sharing, you are dealing with an asset that may be the primary source of income for your family, your...
How Gray Divorce Can Impact Your Retirement Plans

How Gray Divorce Can Impact Your Retirement Plans

Are you facing the possibility of getting a divorce later in life? This is often called a "gray divorce," as a term describing couples in their 50s, 60s, or older who decide to end their marriage. Divorce at this point in your life may mean that it will affect your...

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Divorce: What Is A QDRO? Why Do I Need One?

Divorce: What Is A QDRO? Why Do I Need One?

Divorce is a complex process. It's especially complex when dividing retirement plans. One essential element is the use of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO. Let's delve into what a QDRO is, its significance in a divorce, and why it's an important part of...

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Divorce and Your Retirement Funds

Divorce and Your Retirement Funds

If you or someone you know is contemplating divorce, one of the most common questions to be answered is “What’s this going to mean for my retirement funds, my pension, and my future lifestyle?”. To best answer this, start with having a clear understanding of your...

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Retirement and “Survival” After A Gray Divorce

Retirement and “Survival” After A Gray Divorce

Over the last few years, one trend in divorce has firmly taken root. Baby Boomers are divorcing at double the rate of other groups. As our life expectancies lengthen, our attitudes about divorce evolve. And while it’s not still rapidly increasing quite as much, Boomer...

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Five Priorities For When Your Divorce Becomes Final

Five Priorities For When Your Divorce Becomes Final

After an emotional roller coaster, you have FINALLY received that 8 ½ by 11 manila envelope containing your Final Judgement/Divorce Decree, signed by the judge. You are officially a single person once again. You may celebrate or you may mourn, BUT … it’s time to...

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The Most Important Priorities In Your Divorce

Identify Your Priorities, Before Having Any Discussion With Your Spouse

Knowing your priorities will help you be confident in what to ask for, and what you can live without.

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