MYCPE ONE

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

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Overview

Last Reviewed on: 01 Jul, 2026

CE Requirements

Effective July 1, 2026 – Complete 26 hours of divorce-related CE every two years, including 2 ethics credits (previously 30 CE).

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

Complete 2 hours of ethics CE every two years. View more

Carry Over Credits

Carry forward of credits is not allowed.

Subject Area Restriction

There is no minimum content requirement.


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Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CE Requirement

Effective July 1, 2026, complete 26 hours of divorce-related CE during each rolling two-year cycle, including 2 Ethics credits (previously 30 CE with no mandatory Ethics requirement).

Ethics Requirement

Complete 2 hours of ethics CE every two years. View more

Initial CE Hours

The first CE cycle starts on the first day of the month you are awarded the designation. Example: a 9/18/2015 award date creates a 9/1/2015 to 9/1/2017 cycle.

Subject Areas

Relevant 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. Click here for more info.

Learning Modes

All CE can be completed through self-study programs.

Eligible Learning Activities

Includes Self-Study, Online Group/Internet-based, and more.

CE Deadline

Report your CE on the IDFA website before your reinstatement date. Your CE window is measured against your personal certification month, not a universal calendar deadline.

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Our Fast Track Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) updated CE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) professionals' exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CE needs. Visit the site.

Reporting Period

The reporting period is a rolling two-year window tied to the first day of your certification month.

License Renewal

The CDFA designation is valid for one year from the date of certification. If you do not maintain the certification, IDFA can remove you from its website and strip you of the use of the marks. After two years out of good standing, you may need to retake the final exam or pay catch-up fees and CE.

Carry Over Credits

Carry forward of credits is not allowed.

Record Retention

All program records may be audited or reviewed by IDFA. The sponsor must keep these records and provide IDFA, or its designee, with access to them and exact copies upon request during normal business hours for four years after the program is offered. If the records are moved before that four-year period ends, the sponsor must inform IDFA of the new location. The sponsor must also fully cooperate with any IDFA inquiry related to these records.

Renewal Fees

Annual renewal or reinstatement fee: $345. View more.

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)? Yes

The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts accepts divorce-related continuing education that meets its standards, and it partners with continuing education providers offering pre-approved CE. MY-CPE appears on IDFA's official CE Sponsors List, so MYCPE ONE courses can generally qualify when the course content is divorce-related, supported by a completion certificate, and accepted by IDFA.

MYCPE ONE specializes in various learning formats, including:

  • Group Internet
  • Self-Study
  • Group Live

You can verify our sponsor listing under MY-CPE on the official CE Sponsors List. For convenient access to our courses, click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today.

Contact Information for Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts

Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts
3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 3003
Durham, NC 27707
United States of America
Telephone: 800.875.1760
Email: support@institutedfa.com
Website: Visit site

We Review CE Compliance Requirements Every Twelve Months

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You must complete 26 hours of divorce-related continuing education every two years, including 2 ethics credits.

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

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

CDFA professionals must complete 2 hours of ethics continuing education every two years.

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.

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