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IDFA webinars are designed to connect members with industry thought leaders and provide continued learning in areas of unique experience.

Following the live presentation, recorded IDFA webinars are available on-demand for independent learning. 

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Upcoming Live Webinars

April Practice Management: Marketing To Attorneys
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. 04/01/2025 1PM EST |
April Continuing Education: Navigating the Discovery Process in Divorce Cases
04/15/2025 This webinar provides divorce professionals, including attorneys, mediators, financial experts, and counselors, with an in-depth understanding of the discovery process in divorce cases. The session covers the strategies, tools, and best practices necessary to conduct an effective discovery to uncover all relevant information, identify hidden assets, and ensure a fair resolution for all parties involved.
June Continuing Education: When Divorce Intersects with Special Needs
Join Bret Hortin has he explains special considerations in divorce for family with special needs.

Webinar Recordings

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. 

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. 

March Continuing Education: Helping Money Avoidant Divorcees through Changes and Grief
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.
March Practice Management: Achieving Amicable Settlement in Gray Divorce Using Reverse Mortgages
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
February Continuing Education: Fast-Track Your Mediation Skills with Insights from a Former Jockey
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.
February Practice Management: Knowledge is Power - Navigating Gray Divorce and Moving
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.
Practice Management: Understanding Your Ideal Client’s Driving Motivations Better Than They Do
Take your client acquisition process to the next level by documenting the quantitative and qualitative traits of your ideal clients and having a document of their driving motivations.