Certified Divorce
Specialist Training in San Jose

Enhance Your San Jose California Practice with CDS Certification

Position yourself as a trusted expert in San Jose’s dynamic family services sector with the Certified Divorce Specialist™ (CDS) designation. Our comprehensive training gives you real-world tools to serve separating families with clarity, empathy, and cultural awareness.

Serving San Jose’s Professionals with Purpose.
Stand out in Silicon Valley.

Why San Jose Needs Certified Divorce Specialists?

With a fast-growing population and a blend of tech professionals and multicultural families, San Jose needs divorce support experts who understand both emotional and logistical complexity.

The CDS program prepares professionals to:

  • Improve communication during high-conflict transitions

  • Navigate multi-ethnic family dynamics

  • Collaborate with attorneys, therapists, and real estate agents

  • Support clients through tech-related divorce complications

Why San Jose Needs Certified Divorce Specialists​

Professional Opportunities in San Jose

Whether you’re a family law attorney in Downtown, a financial advisor in Willow Glen, or a counselor in Almaden Valley, CDS certification helps you build credibility and grow your network.

Professional Opportunities in San Jose​

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Join California professionals transforming their careers and client impact with CDS training.

San Jose’s Expanding Divorce Support Market

Local insights:

  • Increased demand for collaborative divorce professionals

  • Strong presence of bilingual and multicultural families

  • High concentration of tech workers with complex asset division needs

  • Growth in child-focused mental health and co-parenting services

 

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  • VTA Light Rail – Local transit service across San Jose.

  • Caltrain – Connects San Jose to San Francisco and the Bay Area.


Major Business Districts

  • Downtown San Jose – Legal, government, and tech sector overlap

  • Santana Row – High-end commercial and service businesses

  • North San Jose – Tech giants and venture capital hubs

  • Evergreen & Willow Glen – Growing residential and health-focused zones

What CDS® Designees 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

About the Program

This CDS program is a highly involved and participatory 16-hour course. It consists of a specialized communication skills training with a focus on integrating those skills in a client-session environment. It also highlights specific legal, financial, mental health, and real estate information that are integral to the divorce process. The CDS curriculum is filled with experiential learning, including a comprehensive manual, several exercises, and time to practice your new skills. You are sure to come out of the training enlightened and empowered.

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Business optimization and scalable growth frameworks

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