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Collaborative Divorce Professional Credentialing

How do I become a Credentialed Collaborative Professional?

Collaborative Divorce Texas (formerly known as The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas), offers two levels of credentialing based on training and experience (please review information below).

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Instructions for filling out Applications

Applications to become or renew as a Credentialed/Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional:

NOTE: please make sure that all below documents have the NEW address of CDT: 1400 Preston Rd., #400, Plano, TX 75093 (this is specifically if you are mailing documents/checks vs. electronic submissions)

2023 Credentialing Application (for class of 2024)
2023 Master Credentialing Application (for class of 2024)
Verification in Lieu of Participation Agreement
5 Year Verification of Education and Training for class of 2018 (due April 30, 2023)
Annual Verification (Credentialed Professional) of Good Standing of Licensure or Certification (due April 30, 2023)
Annual Verification (Master Credentialed Professional) of Good Standing of Licensure or Certification (due April 30, 2023)
Online Payment for Applications and Verifications for Credentialed and Master Credentialed Collaborative Professionals

Note: You must download these applications to your local computer before filling out your application. You can fill these out on your computer but you must print and sign your application in order to submit for consideration.

Requirements for Credentialing

(printable PDF)

RequirementsCredentialed Collaborative ProfessionalMaster Credentialed Collaborative Professional
Membership in
Collaborative Divorce
Texas*
3 consecutive years prior to application yearSame
Licensing and Professional CertificationIn good standing with your applicable professional certification or licensing board for the 5 years prior to applicationSame
Experience8 concluded collaborative cases in 3 years prior to application
OR
20 concluded collaborative cases over career
50 concluded collaborative cases in career
Confidential Peer RecommendationsAt least 3 positive confidential professional recommendations solicited by the review committee from your submitted list of collaborative casesSame
Training and EducationAttended Basic Collaborative Training; and within 5 years of application, attended:

 

  • 3 of 5 State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Courses
  • 1 CDT advanced training
  • 25 additional hours of collaborative education or training
Same
Leadership and ServiceN/ALeadership and significant service to the collaborative community (e.g. planning committee, trainer, speaker, CDT or IACP committee member, CDT or IACP board member, etc.)
FeesApplication fee: $50
Acceptance fee: $150
Annual Verification fee: $50
All fees are non-refundable and in addition to annual dues
Application fee: $100
Acceptance Fee: $200
Annual Verification Fee: $100
All fees are non-refundable & in addition to annual dues

*Collaborative Divorce Texas ("CDT") was formerly known as The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas.

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