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. 

Product Image: May 2026 Practice Management: Avoiding QDRO Malpractice
May 2026 Practice Management: Avoiding QDRO Malpractice
May 5, 2026, 1PM EST | The webinar is designed to provide CDFAs with ideas and pointers in how to address certain QDRO issues without incurring a liability.
Product Image: May 2026 Continuing Education: Keep the Pension or Offset It with a Buyout? - When Equal Value Is Not Equal Retirement Security
May 2026 Continuing Education: Keep the Pension or Offset It with a Buyout? - When Equal Value Is Not Equal Retirement Security
May 19, 2026, 1PM EST | One of the most misunderstood decisions in divorce is whether to divide a pension through a Domestic Relations Order or offset its value with other assets such as retirement accounts or the marital home. The common refrain, “You keep your pension, I’ll take the house”, often reflects an emotional preference rather than a financially informed decision.

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. 

Product Image: What CDFA's Need to Know About Business Valuations | 1 CDFA® CE credit
What CDFA's Need to Know About Business Valuations | 1 CDFA® CE credit
April 21, 2026, 1PM EST | Business valuations often drive the most complex financial issues in divorce. This session provides CDFAs with a practical, non-technical overview of how closely held businesses are valued in the family law context, including the three valuation approaches, key assumptions, valuation dates, goodwill, and common adjustments. Attendees will gain insight into how valuation conclusions impact equitable distribution, support analyses, and settlement strategy. And how to collaborate effectively with valuation experts.
Product Image: The DIVORCE Framework - A Repeatable CDFA Process From Intake to Implementation | Business Growth Webinar
The DIVORCE Framework - A Repeatable CDFA Process From Intake to Implementation | Business Growth Webinar
April 7, 2026 1PM EST | CDFAs do not currently share a single, widely adopted practice standard similar to the CFP Board process. In this session, we will discuss the DIVORCE Framework and walk through each step, show the core deliverables, and share how this structure improves clarity, efficiency, and credibility with clients, attorneys, and mediators. This is a Business Growth Webinar and is not eligible for CE credit.
Product Image: Demystifying Social Security for Divorce Professionals: Rules, Risks and Rewards| 1 CDFA® CE credit
Demystifying Social Security for Divorce Professionals: Rules, Risks and Rewards| 1 CDFA® CE credit
Regina McCann Hess CFP® CDFA® of Forge Wealth Management will explore how divorce impacts Social Security and how you can help your clients make informed, financially sound decisions during what is often a challenging time.