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Divorcing Clients Need Special Care.

Be the professional they are looking for.

Add value, credibility, and stand out in your industry with the Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) program–a comprehensive training for professionals in various industries who wish to provide better services for their divorcing clients.

Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®)
In-Person Training

scottsdale, Az
February 26 & 27, 2026
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tucson, Az
march 3 & 4, 2026

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In a world of consolidation, commoditization, fierce competition, and very little differentiation, there is only...​ ​The Client Experience

Why Become a CDS®

Not having the right information or proper tools for divorcing clients will usually lead to unhappy clients, with even unhappier results.

The process is already challenging enough, the last thing you want is to complicate it for you, your client and their families. Our research and first hand experience has led us to understand the main challenges professionals have when providing services to divorcing clients and that is exactly why we developed this exclusive training.

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CDS® In-Person Training

scottsdale, Arizona
Feb 26 & 27, 2026

or

tucson, Arizona
mar 3 & 4, 2026

General Pricing

$1295

NADP Member Pricing

$1195

*Early Registration is recommended as limited seating is available.
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Includes:

  • 2 Days Live In-Person Training from 8:30AM - 5:30 PM Daily with Senior Trainer Liz Becker
  • Part I - Communication Skills
  • Part II - Fundamental Legal, Mental Health, Financial & Residential Aspects of the Divorce Process
  • Post Training Online Assessment
  • First Year Designation Fee ($95)
  • CDS® Training Printed Manual
  • CDS® Certificate (Must Pass Assessment With 75% Or Higher)
  • Monthly CDS® Alumni Online Meeting
  • Listing In The CDS® Online Directory
  • Designation Marketing Materials
  • Become better equipped in assisting your divorcing clients
  • Understand the legal, financial, mental health, and real estate implications in the divorce process.
  • Be skillful at managing emotional states.
  • Know which questions to ask and how to ask them.
  • Successfully manage client expectations.
  • Be seen as a divorce specialist within your industry.
  • Stand out from your competition.
  • Connect and build trusting relationships with other divorce industry professionals from across the country.
  • Become a part of a national directory of Certified Divorce Specialists.
  • Receive a discounted rate for NADP membership.
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Step up & Stand Out.

The Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) Training is for professionals in the legal, financial, mental health, and real estate fields who provide services for divorcing clients.

CDS® graduates are equipped with valuable divorce-specific information and a customized communications skillset to work with and collaborate on low and high conflict divorce cases. This unique program will provide you the tools to overcome common obstacles most professionals experience with divorcing clients and ultimately improve the experience for all parties involved. 

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Divorce Professionals Are In High Demand. Don’t Get Lost In The Crowd.

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What CDS® Graduates Are Saying...

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“The Certified Divorce Specialist program is a well-developed training highlighting methods and practices best suited to improve communication between the divorce professional and the client."
Theodore Alatsas, ESQ.
Family Law Attorney
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"I never expected to gain such an awareness of how other professions work with divorcing families. The theories and techniques I learned will no doubt give me a new lens in which to work with my clients”
Sammi Siegel, PH.D, LMHC
Psychotherapist
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"No psychobabble here... just easy, relatable information. The course was instructive, interactive, and NEVER boring, thanks to the enthusiasm and creative approach from the instructor, Liz Becker."
Rhonda Sherwin
Financial Counselor
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"I learned so much... and also met amazing group of family law attorneys, mental health and financial professionals. It was a very informative and educational training session and I truly enjoyed it!"
Olga P. Herbert, CFE
Senior Forensic Accountant
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"An excellent experiential workshop that will certainly add tremendous value... Expect to grow personally and professionally by participating in this well organized, top notch program”
Laurie Dubow
Licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker
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“This left me feeling more empowered and prepared to work with divorcing clients, and honestly, ANY client!”
Marianela Collado
CPA & Certified Financial Planner

CE/CLE Approved Credits

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  • Florida Bar Certificate of Accreditation for Continuing Legal Education | CLE Reciprocity May be available in your state
  • CLE Credit: General (18.5) Mental Illness (2.5) Professionalism (1.5)
  • Certification Credits: Marital and Family Law 18.5
  • U.S. Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) : 18 CE Credits
  • CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) CE Credits: 16 credits

When it comes to your practice, there is no better investment than in yourself.

Step 1

Register the CDS® Training

Step 2

Upon Completion Of Course Take The CDS® Online Assessment

Step 3

Start Using Your New Skills, Knowledge And CDS® Designation To Set Yourself Apart From The Rest

Be Prepared.
Be Productive.
Be Prosperous.

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