About DFS
Quality and empathetic
divorce asset division
for couples and their
supporting professionals
For over a decade, Divorce Financial Strategists™ has been assisting families and their legal and financial professionals divide and allocate personal assets in divorce. In 2011, the founder, Karen D. Sparks, CDFA®, J.D. saw a need within family law for more Certified Divorce Financial Analysts® who train specifically to facilitate asset discussions.
Lawyers don’t study math. Mediators specialize in facilitating conversations to build consensus. And other financial professionals, such as Certified Public Accountants, wealth managers and Certified Financial Planners®, train specifically to manage and handle money in various situations.
So DFS™ exists to financially advise divorcing families, and help them breathe a sigh of relief as they navigate one of life’s greatest disruptors.
Four passionate professionals purposefully partaking in
divorce finances
Our team of professionals is uniquely equipped to help you at each stage of the process.
We can handle everything from providing guidance for budgeting and financial scenarios, to the initial disclosures, to mortgage refinance assistance, to post divorce finance management and education.
Click on each team member to learn more about their professional experience.
What to expect when working with DFS
We strongly believe that to work without a purpose is to live without a purpose. So our values, which provide that purpose, are extremely important and serve as the backbone to our work. And in kind, we prefer to work with individuals who share our values.
Transparency
We make divorce finances simple. At all times, we will be clear about the roadblocks, options and nuances related to your case.
Respect
We are professionals first. We approach each case from a position of compassion and humility, understanding no one family is the same. In turn, we expect the same level of professionalism and consideration from our clients.
Intention
We are purposeful in our work. At the beginning of every engagement, we set clear objectives and timelines to ensure you understand what is needed and how you will benefit from the work.
Responsibility
We don’t take our work lightly. We are serious about our work. We understand we are financially charting your future after divorce, and take great care to achieve the best outcome for all parties involved.
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