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What Is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?

CDFA Defined

A CDFA is a financial professional who is skilled at analyzing financial data and providing expertise on the financial and tax issues of divorce within the context of the laws of your particular state. 

Taking the Edge Off

Many divorcing people are in a highly anxious state because they don’t know where to start.

Why Do Middle-Aged and Older Men Seek Divorce?

The divorce rate for middle aged and older men has increased significantly since the 1990s. Every third person who gets divorced in the US is older than 50. Even more astounding is that one out of every ten people getting a divorce is 65+.

As a divorce mediator, here are the reasons that I hear all the time, from my older male clients, as to why they feel compelled to divorce their wives and voluntarily step into the world of single silver-haired people.

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Northern Virginia?

Getting a divorce anywhere – but particularly in Northern Virginia --- will be one of the most important financial decisions of your life.

Not only will you need to split up all of your hard-earned assets and worrying debts, but you will also need to pay the equivalent of a king’s ransom to your attorneys to get you through the process – unless you skip litigation and go straight to mediation.

How to Get Divorced in Virginia?

In this article, I will guide you on how to smoothly move from the decision to separate, through settlement, and ending with a judge signing your Divorce Decree. This article will go through each step, making it easy for you to handle this part of your life confidently and ensure that you get everything right.