40-Hour Mediation Training for CDFAs® (Certificate Program)
This immersive, live virtual mediation course is designed for professionals seeking practical, real-world mediation skills they can apply immediately. Taught by Kristine Reich—an experienced law professor who has led mediation courses nationwide—this 40-hour program combines academic rigor with hands-on skill development.
Delivered in a two-week intensive format, the course includes live instruction on Mondays and Tuesdays, along with half-day sessions on Wednesdays during both weeks. Participants engage in structured role-play exercises, guided feedback, and interactive discussions that reflect the realities of divorce and family law mediation.
To preserve the quality of instruction and ensure meaningful participation, enrollment is strictly limited to 24 participants. This small-group format allows for individualized feedback, deeper engagement, and a more impactful learning experience.
While designed with Certified Divorce Financial Analysts® (CDFAs®) in mind, CDFA certification is not required to enroll. Financial professionals, legal professionals, and other divorce-related practitioners seeking mediation training are encouraged to participate.
Course Highlights
- Live, instructor-led virtual training
- Extensive, structured mediation role-play
- Practical techniques grounded in real-world divorce scenarios
- Small-group learning with individualized feedback
- Intensive two-week format totaling 40 instructional hours
This course is ideal for professionals who want more than theory—and are ready to build confidence, competence, and credibility as divorce mediators.
Certificate Awarded
Upon successful completion of the full 40-hour program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion verifying mediation training hours and awarding 15 continuing education credits toward the CDFA® designation. Due to the interactive, role-play-based nature of the course, enrollment is strictly capped at 24 participants per session.
- Teacher: Julian Terry
CDFA® Course — Instructor-Led Course
The Instructor-Led Divorce Financial Analysis course provides a structured, collaborative learning experience for professionals seeking in-depth mastery of the CDFA® curriculum. Led by experienced instructors, this 40-hour program blends live, interactive instruction with guided independent study to help participants build confidence in divorce financial analysis and prepare for the CDFA® certification exam.
The course runs over 10 weeks, with one-hour live sessions each week complemented by approximately three hours of independent study. Independent work includes assigned readings, case analysis, and discussion activities. Live sessions focus on discussion, practical application, and clarification of complex concepts, while the asynchronous components allow participants to deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Divorce financial analysis helps clients and their attorneys clearly understand settlement options and the long-term financial impact of divorce decisions. Through a combination of live and self-directed learning, this course explores the full range of financial issues encountered in divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures
- Marital versus separate property tracing
- Pensions and retirement plans
- Options for the marital home
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support
- Tax considerations related to asset division and property transfers
- Debt, credit, and bankruptcy considerations
- And more
Course Details
- Start Date: September 7, 2026 (Monday)
- End Date: November 13, 2026 (Friday)
- Format: Online (live virtual sessions combined with independent study)
- Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern
- Total Hours: 40 hours (including approximately 3 hours per week of independent study)
Instructor-led CDFA® courses are offered quarterly and are well suited for professionals who value structured learning, live interaction, and expert guidance throughout the program.
- Teacher: Julian Terry
40-Hour Mediation Training for CDFAs® (Certificate Program)
This immersive 40-hour live virtual mediation course is designed for professionals who want practical, real-world mediation skills they can apply immediately. Taught by Kristine Reich, an experienced law professor who has taught mediation courses nationwide, this program combines academic rigor with hands-on skill development.
The course is delivered over a two-week intensive format, with live instruction on Mondays and Tuesdays and half-day sessions on Wednesdays during both weeks. Participants engage in extensive role-play exercises, guided feedback, and interactive discussions that reflect the realities of divorce and family-law mediation.
Because effective mediation training requires active participation and individualized instruction, enrollment is strictly limited to 24 participants. This small-group format ensures meaningful engagement, personalized feedback, and a high-quality learning experience.
While the course is designed with CDFA® professionals in mind, CDFA certification is not required to enroll. Financial professionals, legal professionals, and other divorce-adjacent practitioners seeking mediation training are welcome.
Course highlights include:
- Live, instructor-led virtual training
- Extensive, structured mediation role-play
- Practical techniques grounded in real-world divorce scenarios
- Small-group learning with individualized feedback
- Intensive two-week format totaling 40 instructional hours
This course is ideal for professionals who want more than theory — and are ready to build confidence, competence, and credibility as divorce mediators.
Certificate Awarded
Upon successful completion of the full 40-hour program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion verifying mediation training hours for 15 continuing education credits towards the CDFA designation. Due to the role play requirements of the course, enrollment is strictly capped at 24 participants per class.
- Teacher: Julian Terry
Start Date: January 6, 2025 (Mon)
End Date: March 11, 2025 (Tues)
Format: Online (a blend of virtual synchronous and asynchronous collaboration)
Hours: 40 hours (includes 3 hours per week for readings and discussions)
Divorce financial analysis can help divorcing clients arrive at a settlement that is fully understood by all involved and can provide clients and their lawyers with a clear understanding of how the decisions they make today will impact a client’s financial future. Through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous collaboration, we’ll explore a broad range of topics on the financial issues related to divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures;
- Marital vs. separate property;
- Pensions and retirement plans;
- Options for the marital home;
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support;
- Tax issues related to selling or transferring property;
- Debt, credit and bankruptcy;
- And more!
Class meets each Tuesday at 3 PM EASTERN
- Teacher: Julian Terry
Start Date: April 7, 2025 (Mon)
End Date: June 10, 2025 (Tues)
Format: Online (a blend of virtual synchronous and asynchronous collaboration)
Hours: 40 hours (includes 3 hours per week for readings and discussions)
Divorce financial analysis can help divorcing clients arrive at a settlement that is fully understood by all involved and can provide clients and their lawyers with a clear understanding of how the decisions they make today will impact a client’s financial future. Through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous collaboration, we’ll explore a broad range of topics on the financial issues related to divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures;
- Marital vs. separate property;
- Pensions and retirement plans;
- Options for the marital home;
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support;
- Tax issues related to selling or transferring property;
- Debt, credit and bankruptcy;
- And more!
Class meets each Tuesday at 3 PM EASTERN
- Teacher: Julian Terry
Start Date: September 1, 2025 (Mon)
End Date: November 4, 2025 (Tues)
Format: Online (a blend of virtual synchronous and asynchronous collaboration)
Hours: 40 hours (includes 3 hours per week for readings and discussions)
Divorce financial analysis can help divorcing clients arrive at a settlement that is fully understood by all involved and can provide clients and their lawyers with a clear understanding of how the decisions they make today will impact a client’s financial future. Through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous collaboration, we’ll explore a broad range of topics on the financial issues related to divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures;
- Marital vs. separate property;
- Pensions and retirement plans;
- Options for the marital home;
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support;
- Tax issues related to selling or transferring property;
- Debt, credit and bankruptcy;
- And more!
Class meets each Tuesday at 3 PM EASTERN
- Teacher: Julian Terry
CDFA Course — Instructor-Led Program
The Instructor-Led Divorce Financial Analysis course provides a structured, collaborative learning experience for professionals seeking in-depth mastery of the CDFA® curriculum. Led by experienced instructors, this 40-hour program blends live, interactive instruction with guided independent study to help participants build confidence in divorce financial analysis and prepare for the CDFA® certification exam.
The course runs over 10 weeks and meets live for one hour each week, complemented by approximately three hours per week of independent study, including assigned readings, case analysis, and discussion activities. Live sessions emphasize discussion, practical application, and clarification of complex concepts, while the asynchronous components allow participants to deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Divorce financial analysis helps clients and their attorneys clearly understand settlement options and the long-term financial impact of divorce decisions. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, this course examines the full range of financial issues encountered in divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures
- Marital versus separate property
- Pensions and retirement plans
- Options for the marital home
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support
- Tax considerations related to asset division and property transfers
- Debt, credit, and bankruptcy considerations
- And more
Course Details
- Start Date: January 5, 2026 (Monday)
- End Date: March 13, 2026 (Friday)
- Format: Online (live virtual sessions combined with independent study)
- Schedule: Live class meets Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern
- Total Hours: 40 hours (includes approximately 3 hours per week of independent study)
Instructor-led CDFA® courses are offered quarterly and are ideal for professionals who value structured learning, live interaction, and expert guidance throughout the program.
- Teacher: Julian Terry
CDFA Course — Instructor-Led Program
The Instructor-Led Divorce Financial Analysis course provides a structured, collaborative learning experience for professionals seeking in-depth mastery of the CDFA® curriculum. Led by experienced instructors, this 40-hour program blends live, interactive instruction with guided independent study to help participants build confidence in divorce financial analysis and prepare for the CDFA® certification exam.
The course runs over 10 weeks and meets live for one hour each week, complemented by approximately three hours per week of independent study, including assigned readings, case analysis, and discussion activities. Live sessions emphasize discussion, practical application, and clarification of complex concepts, while the asynchronous components allow participants to deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Divorce financial analysis helps clients and their attorneys clearly understand settlement options and the long-term financial impact of divorce decisions. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, this course examines the full range of financial issues encountered in divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures
- Marital versus separate property
- Pensions and retirement plans
- Options for the marital home
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support
- Tax considerations related to asset division and property transfers
- Debt, credit, and bankruptcy considerations
- And more
Course Details
- Start Date: April 6, 2026 (Monday)
- End Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
- Format: Online (live virtual sessions combined with independent study)
- Schedule: Live class meets Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern
- Total Hours: 40 hours (includes approximately 3 hours per week of independent study)
Instructor-led CDFA® courses are offered quarterly and are ideal for professionals who value structured learning, live interaction, and expert guidance throughout the program.
- Teacher: Julian Terry
CDFA Course — Instructor-Led Program
The Instructor-Led Divorce Financial Analysis course provides a structured, collaborative learning experience for professionals seeking in-depth mastery of the CDFA® curriculum. Led by experienced instructors, this 40-hour program blends live, interactive instruction with guided independent study to help participants build confidence in divorce financial analysis and prepare for the CDFA® certification exam.
The course runs over 10 weeks and meets live for one hour each week, complemented by approximately three hours per week of independent study, including assigned readings, case analysis, and discussion activities. Live sessions emphasize discussion, practical application, and clarification of complex concepts, while the asynchronous components allow participants to deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Divorce financial analysis helps clients and their attorneys clearly understand settlement options and the long-term financial impact of divorce decisions. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, this course examines the full range of financial issues encountered in divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures
- Marital versus separate property
- Pensions and retirement plans
- Options for the marital home
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support
- Tax considerations related to asset division and property transfers
- Debt, credit, and bankruptcy considerations
- And more
Course Details
- Start Date: February 5, 2026 (Thursday)
- End Date: April 9, 2026 (Thursday)
- Format: Online (live virtual sessions combined with independent study)
- Schedule: Live class meets Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern
- Total Hours: 40 hours (includes approximately 3 hours per week of independent study)
Instructor-led CDFA® courses are offered quarterly and are ideal for professionals who value structured learning, live interaction, and expert guidance throughout the program.
- Teacher: Julian Terry
CDFA® Course — Instructor-Led Program
The Instructor-Led CDFA® course offers a structured, collaborative learning experience for professionals seeking in-depth mastery of the CDFA® curriculum. Led by experienced instructors, this 40-hour program blends live, interactive instruction with guided independent study to help participants build confidence in divorce financial analysis and prepare for the CDFA® certification exam.
The course runs over 10 weeks, with one-hour live sessions each week complemented by approximately three hours of independent study. Independent work includes assigned readings, case analysis, and discussion activities. Live sessions focus on discussion, practical application, and clarification of complex concepts, while the asynchronous components allow participants to deepen their understanding at their own pace.
Divorce financial analysis enables clients and their attorneys to clearly understand settlement options and the long-term financial impact of divorce decisions. Through a combination of live and self-directed learning, this course examines the full range of financial issues encountered in divorce, including:
- Overview of divorce laws and procedures
- Marital versus separate property tracing
- Pensions and retirement plans
- Options for the marital home
- Fundamentals of child and spousal support
- Tax considerations related to asset division and property transfers
- Debt, credit, and bankruptcy considerations
- And more
Course Details
- Start Date: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday)
- End Date: August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Format: Online (live virtual sessions combined with independent study)
- Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern
- Total Hours: 40 hours (including approximately 3 hours per week of independent study)
Instructor-led CDFA® courses are offered quarterly and are well suited for professionals who value structured learning, live interaction, and expert guidance throughout the program.
- Teacher: Julian Terry