Join the nation's leaders in divorce financial strategies today!

The intersection of legal knowledge and divorce financial training is a powerful combination. Experts aren’t always by your side in every instance. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a new attorney, the CFL training program will benefit you. The CFL credential is a mark of distinction indicating the advanced training that will benefit your clients and the Courts.

What you'll learn

  • The Essentials

    Effective document requests / Efficient financial data management / Truly understanding tax returns / Deciphering Schedule K-1 for Support the Right Way.

  • Advanced

    Executive compensation / Property division strategies / Spousal support strategies / Business valuation / RSUs, PSUs and other income trends.

  • The Major League

    Avoid divorce attorney common mistakes / Adjustments needed to financial documents / Learn the ways spouses hide money / Cross examining financial experts / Navigate financial issues when your expert isn’t present.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    CFL Training

    • MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION

    • MODULE 2 – EFFECTIVELY REQUESTING, ORGANIZING, AND PRESENTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    • MODULE 2.1 – MORGAN STANLEY PRESENTATION – WEATHERING DIVORCE – UNDERSTANDING BROKERAGE STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR LITIGATION

    • MODULE 3 – UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR USE IN LITIGATION

    • MODULE 4 - UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR USE IN LITIGATION

    • MODULE 4.1 – ADVANTAGE PAYROLL PRESENTATION – UNDERSTANDING COMPENSATION AND PAYROLL DOCUMENTS – ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

    • MODULE 5 – INVESTMENT PRODUCT ANALYSIS

    • MODULE 6 - FINANCIAL ISSUES SPECIFIC TO DIVORCE LITIGATION

    • MODULE 6.1 – KLR PRESENTATION – UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – HANDS ON INSTRUCTION FROM ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING CPA AND CONSULTING FIRMS.

    • MODULE 7 – UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS VALUATION FOR FINANCIAL LITIGATION

    • Next Steps - Letter From National Leadership Committee

    • Additional Resources - Available for Download

    • CFL Evaluation Survey

Course Bonuses

Along with your CFL training course, enjoy full access to:

  • Official eBook

    Download the official course eBook to support you as you walk through the lessons and in your daily practice. A great reference source you'll use for years to come!

  • Lifetime Access

    You’ll be able to come back and review the video lessons at any point. Use course updates to always be a step ahead of the crowd.

  • Earn the CFL Badge

    Permission to proudly display the CFL Badge for clients and collogues to notice your achievement.

What people are saying

I believe having the CFL credential provides me with a unique ability

Divorce Attorney - New York

As I am already an experienced attorney and represent many individuals with complex financial issues, I wanted to enhance my knowledge base so I could best serve my clients. Knowledge is power, and I believe having the CFL credential provides me with a unique ability to expertly and efficiently handle sophisticated financial issues that arise in divorce.

I am not aware of any other training like this.

Divorce Attorney - Texas

I am not aware of any other training like this. This was very specifically directed at divorce litigation, with a variety of professional experts teaching from their industry’s perspective. For example, we trained with CPAs, financial planners, attorneys, and bankers. I have attended several joint conferences…and never received this type of hands-on, practical training.

Unlike other seminars and programs.

Divorce Attorney - Florida

I have had every financial litigator in my firm (14 Attorneys) registered for this program. Unlike other seminars and programs, we have found that the attorneys in this office have been comparing notes and discussing the contents of the seminars as it relates to our practice and cases. We are now featuring the credential in all of our marketing efforts.

I found the course materials and course faculty to be first rate!

Divorce Attorney - Boston

I have been a civil litigator for over 20 years with a focus on family law. I found the course materials and course faculty to be first rate!

We are kept up to date on new perspectives!

Divorce Attorney - Texas

With all of the articles and webinars that have come along with the membership, we are kept up to date on changes in the law (especially the new tax laws), new products, and new perspectives on how to address complicated estates.

The CFL has enabled my firm (18 attorneys) and me to better represent our clients.

Managing Partner - New York

It has enabled my firm (18 attorneys) and me to better represent our clients as we have the education and knowledge to negotiate and litigate a case, including the ability to spot tax issues, digest and dissect the information presented in tax returns and financial documents, understand business valuations and use this information at the negotiation table and the courtroom.

It's hard to believe that I've practiced for 25 years without this knowledge!

Divorce Attorney - Massachusetts

I found this information invaluable. It's hard to believe that I've practiced for 25 years without this knowledge!

Begin Today!

Begin your affiliation today with the AACFL. Knowing there are many groups to join and education options, we have consulted with attorneys and Judges to create a truly unique program designed specifically to provide divorce pratitioners at all levels and their firms with high quality training. We are delighted that so many leaders in the field have benefited from the CFL and proudly display our badges. We invite you to learn more and become a leader in the next level of divorce financial skills.

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