Before You Sign Divorce Papers, Consider These 6 Tips From a Financial Adviser Who's Also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Sad senior couple sitting outside after an argument.

For someone who's been happily married for 15 years, I know a lot about divorce.

I was struck by how much a dear friend fretted about finances during her divorce. I wanted to be able to help her and countless others like her, so I studied for a certification I'd never considered — Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, or CDFA.