National Association of Divorce Professionals

06/23/2026

When gray divorce involves a family member with special needs, the house is not just a marital asset.

It may be the place that provides stability, routine, care access, and familiarity for someone who depends on it.

But the housing decision can quickly become complicated.
Selling may create disruption.

Keeping the home may require a buyout on one retirement income.

And the wrong financial move can impact SSI, Medicaid, or long-term benefit planning.

Join us for the next NADP Special Needs Chapter Meeting:

Housing Decisions in Gray Divorce: What Changes When A Family Member Has Special Needs

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
🎤 Speaker: Anastasia Galichanina CPA, CDLP® 🏡

This session is designed for divorce professionals who support clients through complex housing, financial, and family decisions.

We will discuss housing options after 62, common ways benefits can be affected, and why strategic mortgage planning should begin before settlement terms are final.

Register here: https://thenadp.com/event/special-needs-chapter-meeting-july2026/

06/22/2026

06/17/2026

Divorce clients do not experience their challenges through a single professional lens.

They may be working with an attorney, financial professional, therapist, mediator, mortgage professional, or Realtor at the same time, each helping them address a different aspect of the process.

That is why The NADP - The National Association of Divorce Professionals was built differently.

Our members gain access to a community of professionals across legal, financial, mental health, and residential disciplines, creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build meaningful referral relationships with others who understand the unique needs of divorcing clients.

Because sometimes the most valuable professional insight comes from outside your own field.

Which professional discipline has given you the most valuable perspective in your work with divorcing clients?

Tell us in the comments.
Explore membership options at www.theNADP.com

05/26/2026

Many families navigating special needs planning do not realize critical protections are missing until a financial or legal issue arises.

Questions around trusts, government benefits, wills, ABLE accounts, supported decision-making, and long-term financial planning can quickly become overwhelming without the right strategy in place.

If you work with families facing these concerns, this is an important conversation to be part of.

Join us for:
Special Needs Chapter Meeting | Special Needs Financial and Estate Planning

🗓 June 2, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST

🔗 Register now: https://thenadp.com/event/special-needs-chapter-meeting-june2026/

Lynda Kommel-Browne, CFA®, CDFA®, ChSNC® will share insights on special needs planning across the lifespan, with a focus on both financial and estate planning considerations professionals should understand when supporting families in these situations.

Topics include:
• Wills and estate planning
• Trust structures and funding strategies
• Supported decision-making and power of attorney
• Government benefits
• ABLE accounts
• Long-term planning considerations

Many professionals were never formally taught how these planning tools work together, despite how often these conversations arise in practice.

Secure your spot here before registration fills:
🔗 https://thenadp.com/event/special-needs-chapter-meeting-june2026/

If this area intersects with your work in any way, this is a session you do not want to miss.

Registration is now open. Reserve your place today.
🔗 https://thenadp.com/event/special-needs-chapter-meeting-june2026/

05/25/2026

FINAL HOURS TO SAVE 20% ON THE CDS® TRAINING.

Tonight at 11:59 PM, the Memorial Day discount ends and enrollment returns to full price.

Use code: CDSMEM20
Register here: https://thecdstraining.com/become-a-cds/

If you work with divorcing clients, you already know that technical expertise alone is no longer enough.

Today’s divorce professionals are increasingly expected to navigate:�
• High conflict communication�
• Emotionally charged conversations�
• Client overwhelm and decision fatigue�
• Complex interpersonal dynamics�
• Difficult situations under pressure

And yet, most professionals were never formally trained for these realities.

That is exactly why the Certified Divorce Specialist® (CDS®) Training was created.

The CDS® Training helps professionals strengthen:�
• Communication skills�
• Conflict management abilities�
• Client interaction strategies�
• Interdisciplinary divorce understanding�
• Confidence during emotionally difficult situations

Because in divorce work, how you communicate during difficult moments often becomes what clients remember most.

This is your final opportunity to enroll with 20% OFF before the Memorial Day promotion expires tonight.

Use code: CDSMEM20
Register here: https://thecdstraining.com/become-a-cds/

Once the deadline passes, the savings are gone.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we hold today and to express gratitude to those who gave everything in the name of service.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

The strongest referral networks in divorce work are not built during moments of crisis. They are built through ongoing collaboration, professional alignment, and shared understanding long before a referral is ever needed.

One of the biggest shifts happening across the divorce industry is the growing need for interdisciplinary coordination. Legal, financial, mental health, and residential professionals are increasingly working through overlapping client concerns that cannot be fully addressed in isolation.

When professionals understand each other’s roles, communication styles, and areas of expertise, referrals become more intentional, client experiences become smoother, and important issues are often identified earlier in the process.

That is one of the reasons organizations like The NADP - The National Association of Divorce Professionals (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ #) matter.

NADP brings together professionals who are committed to stronger collaboration, continued education, and more informed support for divorcing clients.

Learn more about NADP membership by visiting www.theNADP.com

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05/12/2026

Family law professionals often see firsthand how communication breakdowns, parenting conflict, and emotional overwhelm can impact the legal process itself.

What happens when legal strategy is paired with the right behavioral and co-parenting support?

Join us for our upcoming NADP Monthly Member Meeting:

Building Strategic Partnerships in Family Law Cases: How a Co-Parenting Coaching Partnership Expanded Client Impact, Authority, and Growth

Attorney, Mediator, and Certified Divorce Specialist® Debra Whitson will share how her firm developed a collaborative model integrating legal representation with co-parenting coaching to better support families navigating divorce and custody matters.

This session will explore:
• How interdisciplinary partnerships can improve client outcomes
• Ways to reduce high conflict dynamics in custody matters
• Building collaborative relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Using strategic partnerships to expand authority, reach, and aligned referrals
• Creating a more supportive, child centered process for families

Whether you are in the legal, financial, mental health, or residential field, this conversation offers valuable insight into how collaborative models can strengthen both professional practice and client support.

📅 May 19
⏰ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST

Guests are welcome to attend one Monthly Member Meeting.

Register here:
https://thenadp.com/event/monthly-member-meeting-may2026/

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04/29/2026

When you’re working with families who have children with special needs, the question is not just how to resolve things, it’s whether the process itself truly supports the child’s long term needs.

That’s exactly what we’re focusing on in our upcoming NADP Special Needs Chapter Meeting:

When To Use Divorce Mediation for Families with Children with Special Needs
May 5 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Register here: https://thenadp.com/event/special-needs-chapter-meeting-may2026/

This session takes a closer look at where mediation can be highly effective and where it may create additional challenges.

We’ll cover:
• The real advantages and limitations of mediation in these situations
• How mediation differs from working through attorneys
• What it takes to keep a child’s needs at the center of decision-making
• How to recognize when mediation is appropriate, and when it may not be the best path

If you’re advising or supporting families navigating these decisions, this conversation will give you a clearer framework for guiding them thoughtfully and responsibly.

We hope you’ll join us!

Register now: https://thenadp.com/event/special-needs-chapter-meeting-may2026/