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Overview

CE Requirements	Complete 30 hours of divorce-related CE every two years.
License Renewal Period	The CDFA designation is valid for one year from the certification date.
CE Reporting Cycle	Your rolling two-year CE cycle begins on the first day of the month in which you earn the designation.
Ethics Requirement	IDFA does not publish a separate CE ethics-hour minimum, but certificants must comply with the CDFA Code of Ethics and remain in good standing.
Carry Over Credits	Carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Subject Area Restriction	There is no minimum content requirement.

Regulatory Update: IDFA has revised the CDFA continuing education requirement effective July 1, 2026. The new requirement is 26 CE credits every two years, including 2 mandatory Ethics CE credits. Click here for more info

How many CE hours are required to keep the CDFA designation active?

You must complete 30 hours of divorce-related continuing education every two years.

How often is the CDFA designation renewed, and is there an annual fee?

The designation is valid for one year from your certification date, and an annual $345 renewal or reinstatement fee applies.

When does the first CE cycle begin for a newly certified CDFA professional?

Your two-year CE cycle starts on the first day of the month in which you are awarded the designation.

Does IDFA require a separate ethics CE hour minimum?

IDFA does not publish a separate CE ethics-hour minimum. You still must comply with the CDFA Code of Ethics and remain in good standing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable topics include professional responsibilities, divorce law, property and taxation, retirement plans, Social Security and government benefits, support, insurance, debt, financial analysis, and specialty divorce issues.

Yes. IDFA offers live continuing education webinars, and webinar-based CE may qualify when it meets IDFA standards.

Yes, in many cases. IDFA states that on-demand webinars can qualify for 1 hour of CDFA-CE credit for 3 months after the live session when the corresponding quiz is completed, and IDFA also lists self-study among learning types.

No. IDFA states that a course or webinar may only be submitted one time per renewal period.

A certificate of completion must be submitted for each CE hour you claim. Some courses also require an end-of-course test before the certificate is issued.

Continuing education hours must be reported on the IDFA website before your reinstatement date.

The official sources reviewed do not publish a fixed retention period. Keep your certificates and supporting documents because IDFA can verify renewal information.

Yes. IDFA states that 100 percent of certification renewal applications are reviewed, and if non-compliance is identified, you have 30 days to submit the required information.

If the certification expires, you can lose your listing on the IDFA website and your right to use the CDFA marks. After two years out of good standing, IDFA states you may need to retake the final exam or catch up on outstanding fees and CE requirements.

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CE requirement information for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) every twelve months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.