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Dallas Divorce Attorney Earns Certified Financial Analyst Credential

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Goranson Bain Ausley partner Lindsey Obenhaus has earned the CDFA® designation, adding financial expertise to her family law practice in Dallas.

Dallas Divorce Attorney Earns Certified Financial Analyst Credential

Dallas family law attorney Lindsey Obenhaus, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley, has earned the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation, the firm announced Oct. 23, 2026. The credential is designed to deepen a practitioner's ability to assess the financial complexities that frequently arise in divorce proceedings.

The CDFA® designation signals that an attorney or financial professional has received specialized training in areas such as asset division, tax implications of divorce settlements, and long-term financial planning for clients navigating the end of a marriage. For clients, working with a credentialed professional can mean better-informed decisions on property splits, retirement account allocations, and support arrangements.

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Goranson Bain Ausley, a Texas-based firm concentrating in family law, said the additional credential enhances the financial insight Obenhaus brings to complex divorce matters. The firm positioned the achievement as part of a broader commitment to equipping its attorneys with tools that help clients understand the full financial consequences of legal decisions made during divorce.

The intersection of legal strategy and financial analysis has become increasingly important in high-asset divorce cases, where long-term outcomes can hinge on nuanced judgments about retirement accounts, business valuations, and investment portfolios. Credentials like the CDFA® reflect a growing recognition within family law that attorneys who can fluently interpret financial data are better positioned to advocate for their clients' economic futures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation?

The CDFA® is a professional credential that equips attorneys and financial professionals with specialized knowledge to analyze the financial complexities of divorce, including asset division and long-term planning for clients.

Q.Who is Lindsey Obenhaus and where does she practice?

Lindsey Obenhaus is a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley, a family law firm based in Texas, where she practices in the Dallas office.

Q.How does the CDFA® credential benefit divorce clients?

According to the firm, the designation enhances the financial insight an attorney brings to complex divorce matters, helping clients make more informed decisions about their financial futures.

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