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Federal Retirement Plan in Divorce - Strategies and Issues 1 Credit 1 Credit

Mar 20, 2026, 02:30 PM EDT

Federal Retirement Plan in Divorce - Strategies and Issues 1 Credit 1 Credit

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify key benefits of the FERS retirement package and how a divorce could impact them for the non-federal spouse.
  • Understand what paperwork the court must provide for a divorcing spouse to maintain retirement benefits.
  • Introduce strategies to maintain income in retirement for a non-federal spouse.
  • Identify issues both spouses must be aware of in a FERS-covered divorce.

Course Overview

When federal employees divorce, specific spousal protection rules may apply depending on the format of the divorce paperwork generated by the court. 

Because these protections may come at the expense of a current or potential new spouse, it is important to help clients understand the strategies and issues at the beginning of the divorce process.

When a marriage ends, life for both spouses can feel overwhelming. Many find it takes two to three years to feel ‘like themselves fully’. Help to ensure that your clients understand the implications of divorce as civil servants and know what steps to take to protect themselves and their potential future family, regardless of whether they or their spouse is a federal employee.

This 1-hour CE/CPE course provides in-depth information on the strategies and issues surrounding a divorce when one or both spouses are federal employees. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to bring significant value to your clients, especially when they are most vulnerable. We will discuss the various topics of critical decision-making that affect these divorces, those which are pertinent, especially within the FERS benefits package. This CPE Course, led by seasoned expert Ilene Slatko, offers financial education and coaching for estate and divorce, drawing from over 30 years of industry experience.

Key topics covered in this course:

  • Spousal Protection Rules
  • Divorce Implications for Spouses
  • Strategies for Divorce
  • Federal Employee Benefits
  • Financial Planning Guidance

Join this CPE Course; regardless of the channel you use to advise clients, it will give you the tools and knowledge to be a valuable resource for them.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 344677) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Special situations (Housing, Divorce, Household employees) for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Divorce Topics for Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) (Valid upto : Jul 22, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Planning for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 344677) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Special situations (Housing, Divorce, Household employees) for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Planning for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC has entered into an agreement with the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) (Provider Number – 111716) to comply with IDFA’s continuing education (CE) policies, which include maintaining attendance records, retaining program outlines, and meeting required class hours. MY-CPE ensures that all CE programs offered are accurate, up to date, and contribute to the ongoing competence of CDFA® professionals. Credit earned by attendees will be reported directly to IDFA. To ensure your CE hours are accurately reported, please update your profile in My Account.

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MY-CPE LLC, is an approved Continuing Education (CE) provider registered with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board (Provider Number - 8061). CE credits are granted based on a 50-minute hour, in accordance with the standards set by the CFP Board. Please note that the CFP Board has the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CE credit.

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About Instructor

Ilene Slatko

Ilene Slatko

Account Executive, DSS Consulting

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Ilene Slatko is CEO and founder of DSS Consulting and the e-learning platform Metamorphosis, where she coaches clients on building strong financial decision-making skills. With over 25 years as a financial advisor, she grew her business through her seminar series “Women and Their Money.” Ilene is a recognized subject-matter expert on the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and delivers insights to civil-service employees across federal agencies.


As an award-winning speaker featured on MyCPE-One, Ilene empowers professionals with practical financial strategies and retirement planning expertise. Her platforms provide accessible education and consulting for personal and professional financial success.

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