Advancing the discipline of divorce mortgage planning through education, certification, and professional standards.
The Divorce Lending Association establishes the professional standards governing mortgage and real property decisions in divorce, certifies the practitioners who apply them, and serves the family-law and financial professionals who depend on them.
Est. 2014
Founding
1,000+
Certified CDLP® professionals
50 states
Member coverage nationwide
Published
Practice standards & code of ethics
Who you are
What's your role, and where do you fit in?
The Divorce Lending Association serves three audiences. Choose your path below to find the resources, credentialing, and support designed for your role.
Mortgage professional
Become a Certified Divorce Lending Professional.
Earn the credential governing mortgage practice in divorce, and join the body that establishes the standards.
Explore CDLP® certificationFamily-law & financial professionalRefer with confidence.
Find credentialed CDLPs and join the allied professional network for attorneys, mediators, and financial planners.
For professionalsMember of the publicGoing through a divorce.
Find a CDLP® near you or book a free, confidential 20-minute housing consult on divorcehousing.com.
For the publicRecognition & collaboration
Recognized across the family-law, financial, and mortgage communities.
The Divorce Lending Association and the discipline of divorce mortgage planning are recognized by professionals working at the intersection of family law, financial planning, and mortgage finance.
For mortgage professionals
Join the association that defines the discipline.
CDLP® certification is membership in the body that establishes the standards. Family-law professionals refer to CDLP® practitioners because they trust the credential. The credential is trusted because the association governs it.
Certification
CDLP® curriculum, exam, and credential
Comprehensive training in family law fundamentals, equitable distribution, and mortgage qualification under divorce conditions.
Standing
Listing in the public CDLP® register
Recognized presence in the official directory used by attorneys, mediators, and divorcing homeowners nationwide.
Tools
Mortgage Capacity Mapping™ and CORE Membership
Proprietary analytical frameworks and a member workspace built specifically for divorce mortgage planning.
Convening
Annual symposium and CE programming
Member-only education, peer network, and recognized continuing education credits across professional disciplines.
Get CDLP® Certified Today!
The Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) Certification prepares you to become an integral member of the professional divorce team by providing you with the required background knowledge base, business model, and ongoing marketing and support.
Get Certified TodayPublications
Position Papers and standards from the association.
Apr
06
06
The Financial Blind Spots in Divorce Real Property Decisions
Discover how financial and tax planning impacts real property decisions in divorce. Learn why integrating mortgage, tax, and financial strategies with a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) can help create clarity and stability for both parties.
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Mar
02
02
Title Concerns in Divorce: Hidden Risks of Post-Decree Ownership
Remaining on a home's title after divorce creates legal, financial, and tax risks. Learn how CDLP®s help professionals build more durable settlements.
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Feb
02
02
Is Your Mortgage Business Sustainable? Build Lasting Partnerships with Family Law Professionals
Discover the five principles of building a sustainable mortgage business in today’s real estate and divorce landscape. Learn why family law professionals and strategic partners rely on Certified Divorce Lending Professionals for divorce mortgage solutions, and see how you can future-proof your practice for long-term growth and success.
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FAQs
Consumer
- Can I just assume the existing mortgage on our family home?
- Why does divorce change the way I got a mortgage in the past?
- Why is Perspective so important in your divorce case?
- Do you offer education resources for divorcing homeowners?