Learning with the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts

Welcome to IDFA Learning, our learning platform for CDFA professionals from across the country.  Here you can register for upcoming webinars, manage your Continuing Education requirements for certification, find blogs and articles on finance and divorce, watch past presentations, and more. Start learning today!

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Upcoming Live Webinars

Stay current on the latest trends and best practices in divorce financial analysis. Brought to you by IDFA and subject matter experts in the field, get high-quality education and training without leaving your home or office. Practice Management Webinars do NOT qualify for CE Credit. 

Practice Management: Achieving Amicable Settlement in Gray Divorce Using Reverse Mortgages
03/04/2025, 1PM EST | Learn how reverse mortgages can help address some of the issues of grey divorce 1. Overview of Peak 65 and Divorce Demographics 2. How the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Has Changed a. Consumer Safeguards and the 4 “Nevers” b. FHA Borrower Counseling c. Underwriting that Ensures Sustainable Solutions d. New Protections for Younger Spouses 3. What Happens at Loan’s End? 4. The Distribution Options a. Lump Sum “Buy-Out the Other Side” b. Tenure Payment “Mom Can Stay in the House Due to Improved Cash Flow” c. Line of Credit “Supporting Future Needs, ex. LTC, After Portfolio Has Been Split” d. Lifestyle Home Loan “Like Paying Cash for New Home with No Payments” 5. Case Studies in Gray Divorce 6. Conclusion
When Money Can't be Avoided
03/18/2025 1PM EST | Provide practitioners with a tool to assist women who may find themselves suddenly as household CFO after many years of not being responsible for personal finance, or after many years of believing (or being told) they are 'bad with money' leaving them to avoid planning altogether. The Changes and Grief model can help practitioners identify limiting beliefs while moving forward in the planning process with compassion and understanding that grief associated with the loss of a relationship is not linear.]
Practice Management: Marketing To Attorneys - April 2025
04/01/2025 1PM EST | Attorneys can be less than welcoming when you reach out to them. This session will share the unexpected secrets to having them welcome you with open arms! Discovered in over 13 years in business, learn what actually works to build reliable partnerships with your favorite attorneys.

Watch Our Latest Webinars

On-demand webinars qualify for 1-hour of CDFA-CE credit for 3 months from the date of the live session. To receive credit, complete the corresponding quiz following the recording. NOTE:  Practice Management Webinars do NOT qualify for CE Credit. 

Fast-Track Your Mediation Skills with Insights from a Former Jockey
02/18/2025 1PM EST | Ready to take your mediation skills to the next level? Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by a former horse jockey turned mediation expert. This unique session is tailored for divorce professionals seeking fresh insights and practical techniques to enhance their practice.
Practice Management: Knowledge is Power - Navigating Gray Divorce and Moving
02/04/2025 1PM EST | As the rate of Gray Divorce continues to rise, it's crucial to be well-informed to guide older adults through their emotional and logistical challenges. In this session, Todd Emrick, CRP, will provide an insightful overview of the moving industry, highlighting potential pitfalls for older adults moving post-divorce.
Look Under the Covers - Finding Assets and Income
This case study provides an in-depth exploration of a high-net worth divorce marked by significant financial deception. The case focuses on unreported income, lifestyle inconsistencies, and an undervalued family business.
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