When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images 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.