Become a
Certified Financial Divorce Specialist™

Every year 1.2 million couples get divorced.
Wouldn't you like to capture part of this niche market?

As a Certified Financial Divorce Specialist, you will receive specialized training in the financial, legal and tax aspects of divorce. This designation distinguishes you from other financial and divorce professionals and will fulfill all the requirements you need to perform as a Certified Financial Divorce Specialist.

Build your reputation as an expert by becoming part of the
growing financial divorce profession.

When divorce professionals assist clients with difficult financial issues, they increasingly rely on this new area of financial expertise to assure their clients have the best settlement possibilities.

As a professional who works with divorcing clients, it is critical that you have the expertise to provide your clients with financially equitable divorce settlements.

After completing the course and exam, you will be certified and qualified to work with clients as a Financial Divorce Specialist™.

About the Financial Divorce Profession

The financial divorce profession was founded by Carol Ann Wilson more than 25 years ago as a realization of her ongoing goal to make divorce more financially equitable. Throughout her years as a financial planner, she has frequently dealt with the devastating aftermath of divorce that leaves one former spouse with very little to rebuild with financially. She has become an expert in the many issues related to developing financially equitable settlements so that both of the divorcing parties can rebuild their lives afterwards.

Carol Ann Wilson has founded several organizations including the Institute for Certified Divorce Planners and the Financial Divorce Association. She has served as an expert witness in court for more than 120 divorce cases nationwide. She is a nationally-known presenter and the author or co-author of several books on divorce and numerous articles published in professional journals. She has appeared on television programs such as The Regis Philbin Show, Geraldo, and the CNBC Financial News as well as many radio shows.

Who Should Take This Training?

Is this training for everyone? No, it is not. It is designed specifically for financial professionals and for divorce professionals. That includes attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, mediators, and arbitrators.

Self-Study Course Contents

Fundamentals of Divorce

• The New Divorce Niche
• The Role of the Certified Divorce Specialist
• From the Attorney's Point of View
• Alternative Methods of Settling Cases
• Legal Procedures
  

Financial Issues of Divorce

• Property--What is it, what is it worth, how is it divided?
• Career Assets
• Family Business
• Hidden Assets
• Pensions, Contribution Plans, and Benefit Plans
• Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
• Dividing the House
• Maintenance (Alimony)
• Social Security
  

Tax Issues of Divorce

• Financial Planning Issues
• Alimony
• Child Support
• Property
• Sale of the Principal Residence
• Dividing Retirement Plans
• Tax Reporting Requirements

Working as a Certified Divorce Specialist

• Preparing the Financial Affidavit
• How to Work with the Client and Attorney Scripts
• How to Present the Report to the Attorney
• Learning the Family Law Software
• Preparation of a Case Study
• Ethics and Compliance
• Malpractice Issues
• How to be an Expert Witness

Benefits of Becoming a Financial Divorce Specialist

Increase referrals. The power of developing a niche is clear when you start to get referrals from attorneys, clients, friends, family and acquaintances. Everybody knows somebody who is going through a divorce, and once the word of your special expertise gets around, you will have all the new clients you need!

Stand out from the crowd. In the ever-competitive market of financial planning, it is often hard to distinguish yourself from other professionals. As a Financial Divorce Specialist, your new designation will highlight your special skills and give people a reason to choose you over all the other professionals.

Benefit from turbulent economic times. It is sad to say, but when the economy goes down, divorces tend to rise. More and more people everyday need the help of competent professionals trained in divorce issues.

Increase networking opportunities. All good entrepreneurs know that who you know is just as important as what you know. Your new designation will allow you to network with a whole new circle of contacts working with divorcing clients, including divorce attorneys, mental health professionals, real estate brokers, financial planners and mediators.

Gain publicity. Newspapers and other media are always looking for stories with a new angle. Your certification as a Financial Divorce Specialist is newsworthy and gives you the opportunity to work with the media to get publicity about your designation and get your name out in the public. The full marketing package that you receive after you complete the certification will show you how!

Decrease marketing costs. Specialization allows you to focus on smaller market segments, so you can target your marketing efforts and make more money. Maximize your marketing dollar!

Earn more money! Developing a financial divorce niche market is the simplest way for a small business or sole proprietor to make more money. The increased referrals, networking opportunities, and publicity and decreased marketing costs all result in more cash in your pocket!

How Does It Work?

You will receive a course workbook that you can study at home at your own pace. When you have completed this home-study course, you will take the first part of your exam online. Then, you will receive a case study that you will solve using your Family Law Software. After passing both the online test and the casestudy, you will receive your Certification and our full Marketing Package so you can get started promoting your new designation immediately!

What You Will Receive

An information-packed course workbook with examples and case studies.

Family Law Software with complete instructions on how to use this invaluable tool. The Professional Edition is used by hundreds of the nation's elite financial planners, attorneys, accountants, mediators and other divorce professionals.

A total of 13.5 Continuing Education credits from the CFP Board to maintain your professional development.

Online Referral Directory
Get client referrals directly from us! Listing in our Online Referral Directory is included FREE for one year. Click here to learn the benefits of our directory.

Certification as a Financial Divorce Specialist!

AND --- You will receive the following BONUSES!!

SPECIAL BONUS #1
FAMILY LAW SOFTWARE® UPDATES AND SUPPORT
Free subscription for 2 months (Value $99.90) PLUS
Free setup fee (Value $199.00)
After the complimentary 2 months, you will become a regular Family Law Software subscriber at our regular monthly rate ($49.95 per month). This entitles you to free updates and constant tech support.

SPECIAL BONUS #2
MARKETING PACKAGE (Value $220.00)
Upon successful completion of your exam, you will receive our full Marketing Package so that you can get started promoting your new designation immediately. This package includes our Marketing Workbook containing simple step-by-step instructions, a sample press release to announce your new designation, and much more.

SPECIAL BONUS #3
FREE CONSULTATION WITH CAROL ANN WILSON
(Minimum Value $1,000)
Carol Ann is dedicated to your success! You receive free help with your first case, which will position you as the expert to your client and your client's attorney.

SPECIAL BONUS #4
BOOKS BY CAROL ANN WILSON
Carol Ann is one of the foremost authors in this field. You will receive two of her most popular books.

Survival Manual for Women in Divorce ($18.00 value)	Survival Manual for Men in Divorce ($18.00 value)

SPECIAL BONUS #5
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Includes news from the divorce industry, answers to your questions, and marketing tips.

SPECIAL BONUS #6
FDA MEMBERSHIP - FREE FOR ONE YEAR
Your membership in the Financial Divorce Association will be free for one year once you complete the exams. Click here to discover all the benefits of FDA Membership.

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What Is the Cost?

This training and certification course is only $875.00. With the inside edge this training and certification will give you, you will make this cost back MANY TIMES.

Start advancing your career immediately with your certification as a Financial Divorce Specialist.

Two Easy Payments

For a limited time, you have the option of paying part now and part later. Your credit card will be billed $450.00 now and $450.00 in 30 days.

For 2 Easy Payments

Stand out from the crowd!

Increase Referrals!