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Refine Divorce Financial Strategies with Precision.

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What You’ll learn

Struggling to address complex financial and tax issues in divorce? The Certified Divorce Financial and Tax Strategist course empowers professionals to handle intricate divorce cases with confidence. Designed for financial and tax advisors, this course covers retirement asset division, credit and debt management, and estate planning. Gain the expertise to guide clients through emotional and financial challenges effectively.

Get Deeper Understanding of:
  • Financial impact of divorce on women and children.

  • Retirement asset division procedures and social security implications.

  • Credit management and debt resolution in divorce cases.

  • Federal retirement benefits and their implications in divorce.

  • Estate planning needs and strategies post-divorce.

Recommended For:
  • CPAs, EAs, and CDFAs seeking advanced specialization in divorce-related financial and tax matters to enhance their proficiency beyond basic levels.

  • Financial professionals and tax advisors who work with clients undergoing divorce and wish to deepen their expertise in managing complex financial scenarios and tax implications.

  • Individuals involved in family law, financial planning, or tax strategy who want to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in handling divorce financial and tax issues effectively.

Why take the Certified Divorce Financial and Tax Strategist with myCPE?

Resources included
  • Handout PDFs for every Module
  • Glossary/Key Terms for every Module
  • Q&A directly with instructors.
Career Opportunities
  • Divorce Financial Planner
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
  • Divorce Tax Specialist
  • Family Law Consultant
Value Addition to your skills
  • Financial Analysis in Divorce Cases
  • Retirement Asset Division Expertise
  • Advanced Tax Strategy Implementation
  • Estate and Beneficiary Planning
  • Emotional and Psychological Impact Assessment
  • Specialized Knowledge in Divorce Planning

Modules

Module Name

Duration

Organizing and Planning for Divorce

1 Hour

  • Examine the financial and emotional impact of divorce on women and their children.
  • Highlight the advantages of strategic financial planning before divorce proceedings.
  • Explore effective communication strategies to address divorce-related concerns with children and build trust with clients.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Balancing Emotions and Finances in Divorce

1 Hour

  • Understand how emotions affect financial decisions and the need for logical thinking in divorce.
  • Guide clients through emotional decision-making and the long-term impact of financial choices.
  • Discuss effective ways to address divorce issues with children and support clients emotionally.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Conquering the Division of Retirement Assets in Divorce

1 Hour

  • Review the distribution procedures for retirement assets and potential Social Security changes.
  • Analyze the impact of Social Security on divorce and after a spouse's death.
  • Emphasize financial empowerment and effective communication of these issues with clients.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Credit and Debt Issues in Divorce Cases

1 Hour

  • Explore factors influencing credit scores and steps to improve them.
  • Understand the difference between good and bad debt and the importance of financial empowerment post-divorce.
  • Develop skills to effectively communicate these concepts and their significance to clients.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Federal Retirement Plan in Divorce - Strategies and Issues

1 Hour

  • Identify benefits of the FERS retirement package and its impact on non-federal spouses during divorce.
  • Understand required court paperwork for maintaining retirement benefits post-divorce.
  • Explore strategies for non-federal spouses to secure retirement income and key considerations in a FERS-covered divorce.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Beneficiary Planning After Divorce

1 Hour

  • Understand the critical nature of beneficiary elections and the risks of not updating them post-divorce.
  • Discuss how to handle these changes with clients during the emotional turmoil of divorce.
  • Emphasize the role of these discussions in building client trust and ensuring the importance of timely updates.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Estate Planning Strategies to Navigate Divorce Financial Challenges

1 Hour

  • Identify financial challenges and estate planning issues related to divorce.
  • Explain the importance and process of timely estate planning post-divorce.
  • Discuss essential documents and information needed for effective post-divorce estate planning.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Rebuilding Finances After Divorce

1 Hour

  • Identify financial issues and stressors post-divorce.
  • Discuss preparation strategies for financial stability and rebuilding assets and credit.
  • Explore how to effectively support and advise clients during and after divorce.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Using Housing Wealth to Facilitate Asset Division in “Silver Divorce”

1 Hour

  • Illustrate diverse retirement plans to aid in informed decision-making.
  • Identify the most financially beneficial plans for your clients.
  • Use effective communication techniques to understand client preferences and build lasting trust.
Instructor
Barry Sacks
Barry Sacks

Barry Sacks

Divorce After 50

1 Hour

  • Analyze major post-divorce challenges for older women and key financial planning aspects of a Gray Divorce.
  • Discuss these changes with clients during the emotional distress of divorce and build trust.
  • Emphasize the importance of addressing these changes to ensure effective financial planning.
Instructor
Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal , DSS Consulting

Divorce and its Various Tax Implications

1 Hour

  • Analyze appropriate filing statuses and tax implications of name changes during divorce.
  • Discuss tax consequences of asset division, alimony, child support, and dependency exemptions.
  • Inspect retirement plan impacts, including QDROs and IRAs, in divorce settlements.
Instructor
AJ Reynolds
AJ Reynolds

President , ABC Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Inc.

Divorce and Taxes

1 Hour

  • Define divorce for tax purposes, including legal and common law separations.
  • Identify representation rules for tax professionals post-divorce.
  • Explain allowable filing statuses, carryforward allocations, and protection for spouses from back taxes.
Instructor
Timalyn Bowens
Timalyn Bowens

Owner , Bowens Tax Solutions

Undoing Joint Liability- No Longer Married, Innocent Spouse Relief (ISR)

1 Hour

  • Describe the Allocation of Liability and when Innocent Spouse Relief is not applicable.
  • Identify strategies to avoid refund offsets and special rules for certain cases.
  • List circumstances where Innocent Spouse Relief may apply.
Instructor
Larry Heinkel
Larry Heinkel

Tax & Bankruptcy Attorney , Tax Problem Solver

Divorce, Adoption and Other Specialized Topics in Family Taxation

1 Hour

  • Analyze handling specialized family tax topics, including divorce and adoption.
  • Explain and inspect current tax laws related to these specialized topics with clients.
  • Discuss and complete due diligence for specialized family taxation issues.
Instructor
Jason Dinesen
Jason Dinesen

President , Dinesen Tax & Accounting, P.C.

Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs) – What you need to know

1.5 Hours

  • Discuss key issues to be covered in a QDRO.
  • Analyze benefit allocation between the plan participant and alternate payee, with examples.
  • Inspect common errors in preparing and administering QDROs and prepare exhibits for settlement negotiations.
Instructor
Steve Abramson
Steve Abramson

President , APS Pension and Financial

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Frequently Asked Questions

This certification provides an in-depth exploration of critical topics related to divorce financial planning and tax implications. Key areas include the impact of divorce on financial and emotional well-being, effective retirement asset division, credit and debt management, and estate planning post-divorce. The course also addresses complex tax considerations, including alimony, property settlements, and the intricacies of federal retirement benefits. By completing this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and advise on all aspects of divorce financial and tax matters.

This certification will significantly enhance your ability to handle intricate financial and tax issues in divorce cases. You will gain expertise in managing retirement asset division, credit issues, and estate planning, which are crucial for effective divorce financial planning. The course also provides valuable insights into the tax implications of divorce, equipping you to offer comprehensive advice and support to clients. With these skills, you will improve your professional practice, offer specialized services, and better support clients through the complex financial aspects of divorce.

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