Who do CDFA™’s help?
CDFA™’s help clients
determine the short term and long-term financial impact of any proposed divorce
settlement. They also provide valuable information on financial issues that are
related to the divorce, such as tax consequences, dividing pension plans,
continued health care coverage, stock option elections and much more.
CDFA™’s also helps
attorneys by helping the client make financial sense of proposals. CDFA™’s
gives attorneys the tools they need to help prove their case.
Should a person hire a
CDFA™ instead of an attorney?
Definitely not! The
IDFA™ highly recommends that any person getting a divorce seek legal counsel.
The CDFA™’s role is to assist the attorney, not replace the attorney.
Do CDFA™’s help only
men or only women?
CDFA™’s are trained to
advocate for men and women. The CDFA™ simply interprets the numbers and helps
the attorney build a strong case that’s in the client’s best interest.
Can CDFA™’s act as a
neutral party to help a couple reach a settlement?
Many CDFA™’s are also
trained mediators and often take a role in facilitative mediation and
collaborative law. However, CDFA™’s are not attorneys and cannot give out legal
advice. The IDFA™ always recommends that any person going through a divorce
receive independent legal advice.