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Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts®
Dedicated to the certification, education, and promotion of the use of financial professionals in the divorce arena.
About Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts®
Founded in 1993, the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® (IDFA) is the premier national organization dedicated to the certification, education, and promotion of the use of financial professionals in the divorce arena. IDFA provides specialized training to accounting, financial, and legal professionals in the field of pre-divorce financial analysis. Over the years, we have certified more than 5,000 professionals as Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs®). The Institute provides comprehensive training using a variety of knowledge and skill-building techniques. Candidates will learn how to help their clients with financial issues that will affect the rest of their lives, and they will receive the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation after successfully completing the course.
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Signals from Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts®
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Presence & Recognition
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® released Episode 19 of the CDFA Hotline featuring host Kristen Shearin and founder Jessica Garcia discussing financial questions before divorce.
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People
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® employee Kristen Vernace completed Mediation Training on November 4–6 and 11–13, 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® hosted a CE webinar titled 'Medicare/Medicaid Issues with Gray Divorce Cases' featuring Michael Guerrero, Certified Medicaid Planner, discussing spousal refusal and Medicaid-compliant annuities.
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Presence & Recognition
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® announced that in-person registration for CDFA Connect closes on September 11 with 15 seats remaining.
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People
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® announced that the September Instructor-Led CDFA® course starts Monday, with a three-month wait.
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Research & Knowledge
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® published an August 2026 InvestmentNews report citing New York Times data that gray divorce, couples splitting at 50 or older, accounts for approximately 40% of all U.S. divorces.
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Presence & Recognition
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts® hosted a September CE webinar titled 'Medicaid Runs Two Separate Tests When a Spouse Needs Long-Term Care' by Michael Guerrero, Certified Medicaid Planner.
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