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Client Intake and Scoping in Divorce Cases 1 Credit

Client Intake and Scoping in Divorce Cases 1 Credit

  • Jamie Lima

    | CFP®, CDFA®

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  • Published on

    October, 2026

  • Subject Area

    Specialized Knowledge

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Learning Objectives

  • Apply a repeatable process for qualifying prospective divorce financial engagements.
  • Structure an effective first client meeting that builds trust and gathers essential information.
  • Identify complexity signals that may change the scope, timeline, or resources required.
  • Define engagement roles, deliverables, timelines, and fees with greater clarity.
  • Recognize when to decline or refer a case and document the agreed scope appropriately.

Course Overview

Strong divorce financial work starts long before the analysis. A clear intake and scoping process helps professionals understand the client, define the engagement, identify complexity early, and prevent avoidable misunderstandings as the case progresses.

This course provides a practical framework for qualifying prospective clients, preparing for and leading the first meeting, gathering the right financial information, and recognizing complexity signals such as business ownership, possible hidden assets, cross-border issues, and high-conflict dynamics. Participants will also examine how to define role, deliverables, timeline, and fees, document the scope in an engagement letter, and establish boundaries around legal advice and client expectations.

Major Topic:

  • Pre-call qualification and intake preparation
  • First-meeting structure and client goals
  • Financial information and document mapping
  • Complexity signals and engagement sizing
  • Role, deliverables, timeline, and fee scoping
  • Engagement boundaries, referrals, and documentation

Participants will leave with a repeatable approach for starting engagements cleanly, pricing and scoping work appropriately, maintaining professional boundaries, and recognizing when a case should be declined or referred to another professional.

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Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Jamie Lima

Jamie Lima | CFP®, CDFA®

Founder and President, Allegiant Divorce Solutions LLC

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Jamie Lima is the founder of Allegiant Divorce Solutions, helping clients navigate divorce with expert financial guidance. His expertise in asset division, mediation, and financial planning empowers individuals to secure confident financial futures.

A respected CFP®, CDFA®, and mediator, Jamie educates professionals on building successful divorce financial practices. His practical insights help attorneys and clients make informed decisions during complex financial transitions.

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