Member Benefits

Being Part of a Collaborative Community Counts

You can’t practice Collaborative Divorce alone. By definition, Collaborative Practice requires you to work with other professionals. Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals (CDCFL) allows you to meet and form relationships with other Collaborative Professionals.

As a CDCFL member, you will have many opportunities to learn, grow, and build your Collaborative Practice with other like-minded professionals.

CDCFL provides:

Networking Opportunities – CDCFL sponsors monthly practice group meetings in various locations in Cook, Lake and Dupage County. Collaborative Divorce Professionals have the opportunity to network together and form relationships that can increase business opportunities for all.

Support  Opportunities – Collaborative Practice is a unique divorce process with its own challenges.  As a member of CDCFL, you will have the opportunity to meet other professionals who understand your challenges and can share practical solutions.

Educational Opportunities – Collaborative Practice is both a discipline and a skill. CDCFL provides its members with a host of educational opportunities to expand their knowledge of Collaborative Law. It also provides workshops and seminars where Collaborative Law Practitioners can practice their collaborative skills through ongoing training

Benefits of Being a CDCFL Member

As a CDCFL Member, you will be part of a growing community of Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals Professionals.  You will have access to CDCFL’s educational, networking, and skill-building events at a reduced rate.

You will also:

  • Be part of a community who encourages clients to choose a Collaborative Process to resolve disputes.
  • Have access to highly trained and seasoned professionals in the field.
  • Receive a free website profile with links to your practice on the CDCFL website as well as an online personalized profile in the form of a member spotlight on our monthly blog.
  • Have access to monthly Practice Group meetings with professionals who practice collaborative law. These meetings include interactive training opportunities and role play. There are currently 6 offered per month with Zoom and in-person options.
  • Be able to participate in networking opportunities such as monthly Town Halls and social events.
  • Receive mentoring and can take part in volunteer opportunities.
  • Be able to attend trainings/speakers 1-2x/year.
  • Receive discounts on trainings offered/sponsored by CDCFL.
  • Have access to CDCFL forms for use within your practice and may purchase marketing materials developed by CDCFL.
  • Be able to use the CDCFL logo on your website.

Interested in Joining?

For CDCFL Membership Requirements and an Application form, CLICK HERE.

Not sure about joining CDCFL?

If you are a professional considering joining CDCFL, please give us a call so that we can answer your questions. Attend one of our local Practice Groups to meet us. Non-members can attend many of our training programs and some of our networking events. You can see a calendar of our upcoming events here.

For those who are aligned with our mission but do not intend to practice in the Collaborative Process model, can become an Affiliate. For an annual fee, you get access to our events and communication.  This is a great way to market your business and to support respectful, dignified dispute resolution in Central Central Ohio.

For additional information, please contact us