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The marital home is one of the largest financial decisions in a divorce — and one of the only ones that requires legal settlement, financial restructuring, and mortgage feasibility to align before commitments are finalized. A CDLP® is the professional trained to make sure they do.

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Why a CDLP® matters during divorce

A CDLP® is a mortgage professional specifically trained to evaluate how divorce settlements, real property decisions, and mortgage financing interact. Unlike traditional lenders, who only look at the numbers after an agreement is signed, a CDLP® works with you during the divorce process — before the structure is set.

A CDLP® helps you:

Determine whether keeping the marital home is realistic for your financial situation
Understand how spousal support and other divorce-related income can (or can’t) be used to qualify for a mortgage
Evaluate whether refinance, mortgage assumption, or sale makes the most sense in your case
Structure equity buyouts in a way that the financial reality supports
Assess whether both spouses will be able to qualify for new housing post-divorce

The earlier a CDLP® is involved, the more options remain on the table.

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Featured CDLP® professionals

The CDLPs below actively incorporate Divorce Housing Strategy and the Mortgage Capacity Mapping™ framework into their practice. Use the filter to narrow by state, or scroll to browse.

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Jody Bruns, CDLP, founder of Divorce Mortgage Planning

Jody Bruns, CDLP®

Founder · Divorce Lending Association

Serving nationwide

Jody is the founder of Divorce Mortgage Planning, the President and Founder of the Divorce Lending Association, and the creator of the CDLP® designation and the Mortgage Capacity Mapping™ framework. With 38 years in mortgage lending, she has trained more than 3,000 mortgage and real estate professionals to work through divorce settlements with the rigor the situation demands. Author of A House Divided and Anchored in Faith.

Dan Benigno, CDLP, serving New York

Dan Benigno, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving New York

Dan helps divorcing homeowners navigate their housing choices by connecting mortgage strategy to practical, real-life financial outcomes. Proudly serving clients across New York. He guides divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that are not only agreed upon, but truly sustainable—grounded in financial reality and built for long-term stability.

Penny Charlson, CDLP, serving Wisconsin

Penny Charlson, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Wisconsin

Penny guides divorcing homeowners through their housing decisions by connecting mortgage strategy to real-world financial outcomes. Proudly serving clients across Wisconsin. She guides divorcing homeowners toward housing decisions that extend beyond simple agreement—focused on financial feasibility, long-term sustainability, and real-world outcomes.

Renee Coleman, CDLP, serving New England and Florida

Renee Coleman, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving New England & Florida

Renee helps divorcing homeowners navigate their housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategy with practical, real-world financial outcomes. Serving clients throughout New England and Florida. She supports divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that go beyond the surface—grounded in financial reality, built for sustainability, and designed to create lasting outcomes.

Lisa Czajka, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Nevada

Lisa guides divorcing homeowners through their housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategy with real-world financial outcomes. Serving clients throughout Nevada. She helps divorcing homeowners make housing decisions that go beyond agreement—ensuring they’re financially sound, realistic, and designed to support long-term stability.

Stacey Ellison, CDLP, serving New Jersey

Stacey Ellison, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving New Jersey

Stacey works with divorcing homeowners to navigate their housing options by connecting mortgage strategy to real-world financial outcomes. Proudly serving clients across New Jersey. She helps divorcing homeowners make housing decisions that move beyond surface-level agreements—rooted in financial clarity, structured for sustainability, and designed for long-term success.

Greg Garrett, CDLP, serving Texas

Greg Garrett, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Texas

Greg works with divorcing homeowners to evaluate their housing options and align mortgage decisions with real-world financial outcomes. Serving Texas. He helps divorcing homeowners structure housing decisions that are financially feasible and aligned with long-term stability, not just agreed to.

Maria Genualdi, CDLP, serving Georgia

Maria Genualdi, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Georgia

Maria helps divorcing homeowners navigate their housing options by aligning mortgage strategy with practical, real-world financial outcomes. Serving clients throughout Georgia. She helps divorcing homeowners make housing decisions that go beyond the agreement—ensuring they are financially realistic, sustainable, and built to support long-term stability.

Theresa Jones, CDLP, serving Tennessee

Theresa Jones, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Tennessee

Theresa supports divorcing homeowners in navigating their housing options by connecting mortgage strategy to real-world financial outcomes. Proudly serving clients across Tennessee. She helps divorcing homeowners make housing decisions that go beyond the agreement—centered on financial clarity, long-term stability, and outcomes that genuinely support their future.

Leslie Kight, CDLP, serving California

Leslie Kight, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving California

Leslie guides divorcing homeowners through critical housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategies with practical, real-world financial outcomes—serving clients across California. He helps divorcing homeowners make housing decisions that go beyond the settlement—centered on financial clarity, long-term stability, and outcomes that genuinely support their future.

Troy Martin, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving California

Troy helps divorcing homeowners navigate their housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategy with practical, real-world financial outcomes. Serving clients throughout California. He guides divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that extend beyond agreement—focused on financial clarity, lasting stability, and outcomes that truly support their future.

Janice Nugent, CDLP, serving California

Janice Nugent, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving California

Janice helps divorcing homeowners navigate critical housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategies with practical, real-world financial outcomes—serving clients throughout California. She supports divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that extend beyond the settlement—focused on financial clarity, long-term stability, and outcomes that truly protect their future.

Karen Orr, CDLP, serving Washington

Karen Orr, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Washington

Karen guides divorcing homeowners through critical housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategies with practical, real-world financial outcomes—serving clients across Washington. She helps divorcing homeowners make housing decisions that go beyond the settlement itself—centered on financial clarity, long-term stability, and outcomes that genuinely support their future.

Lisa Severseike, CDLP, serving Iowa

Lisa Severseike, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Iowa

Lisa supports divorcing homeowners in navigating their housing decisions by connecting mortgage strategy to real-life financial outcomes. Proudly serving clients across Iowa. She supports divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that aren’t just agreed upon, but truly viable—rooted in financial reality and built for lasting stability.

Suzanne Soderberg, CDLP, serving Arizona

Suzanne Soderberg, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Arizona

Suzanne helps divorcing homeowners navigate their housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategy with practical, real-world financial outcomes. Serving clients throughout Arizona. She guides divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that go beyond surface-level agreements—focused on financial clarity, long-term sustainability, and outcomes that truly support their future.

June Stackhouse, CDLP, serving Iowa

June Stackhouse, CDLP®

Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Serving Iowa

June helps divorcing homeowners navigate their housing decisions by aligning mortgage strategy with practical, real-world financial outcomes. Serving clients throughout Iowa. She supports divorcing homeowners in making housing decisions that go beyond the agreement—centered on financial clarity, long-term stability, and outcomes that genuinely support their future.

Don’t see a CDLP® in your state?

The Divorce Lending Association maintains a full nationwide directory of Certified Divorce Lending Professionals beyond the featured group above.

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If you’re already working with a CDLP®, attorney, or financial advisor, the goal isn’t to replace your team. It’s to make sure every housing and financing decision is aligned, informed, and executable across the people advising you.

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