“Divorce may be the most financially consequential decision you'll ever make. My work with you goes beyond the math — it's about understanding what each choice truly means for your future. Together, we'll find the clarity and confidence you need to move forward with peace of mind.”

A CDFA® helps clients:

  • Understand their current financial picture

  • Analyze settlement options and long-term outcomes

  • Model cash flow and post-divorce budgets

  • Evaluate the division of assets and liabilities

  • Identify tax considerations related to divorce

  • Prepare financial questions for attorneys or mediators

The goal is clarity—so financial decisions are informed, realistic, and aligned with long-term goals.

Top Five Reasons to Hire a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)

  • Saves Time

    Divorce averages a year, much of it spent untangling financial terms and details. A CDFA® explains the numbers early so you can make informed decisions from the start.

  • Saves Money

    A CDFA® gives you a clear picture of your financial future before you settle, so you're not trading proposals back and forth between attorneys without knowing what they really mean for you.

  • Avoids Long-Term Pitfalls

    A CDFA® forecasts the settlement's long-term impact — taxes, retirement, and beyond — not just a short-term snapshot.

  • Builds a Realistic Budget

    A CDFA® helps you plan for what divorce actually costs long-term, including life insurance, health insurance, and rising living expenses.

  • Reduces Stress and Misinformation

    A CDFA® replaces false expectations with a clear-eyed view of your finances, helping you make settlement decisions you won't regret.

Common questions before we talk.

  • A CDFA® is specifically trained in the unique financial complexities of divorce, including tax implications, asset division, retirement splits, and long-term cash flow analysis tailored to settlement scenarios.

  • Start by getting a clear, complete picture of your marital finances — all assets, debts, income, and expenses — before agreeing to anything. Many people rush into a settlement without fully understanding what's actually on the table, and that's the costliest mistake to make.

    From there, prioritize: making sure assets and debts are divided fairly (not necessarily equally), understanding how spousal and child support will affect your monthly budget, and thinking ahead to your post-divorce reality — housing costs, retirement accounts, health insurance, and taxes all shift after a divorce, often in ways people don't anticipate until it's too late to negotiate.

    The short version: know what you have, fight for a fair split, and plan for the life you'll actually be living once it's final.

  • Absolutely. I work alongside your legal team to complement their work with deep financial analysis.

  • Common documents include:

    • Recent tax returns

    • Income statements or pay stubs

    • Bank, investment, and retirement account statements

    • Debt and mortgage information

    • Monthly expense details

    You do not need everything prepared in advance. I can help identify what is needed based on your situation.

  • Yes, I serve women nationwide.

  • With a complimentary discovery call to determine where you are and what you need.

  • We discuss pricing transparently during your discovery call, after we understand the scope of work that fits your situation. This is an hourly engagement with a retainer typically collected up front.

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