Resources
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is an organization of the nation's top matrimonial attorneys from 47 states who specialize in all issues related to marriage, divorce, annulment, custody, child visitation, property valuation, property distribution, alimony, and child support.
The Academy was founded in 1962 to "encourage the study, improve the practice, and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be preserved".
The Academy website has a number of valuable resources for those considering divorce. They include:
- Making Marriage Last Read this Academy publication online. It's useful, easy to read, and could save your marriage.
- Divorce Manual: A Client Handbook The roadmap of the divorce process.
- Stepping Back From Anger Vital information on protecting children during divorce. Now available in Spanish.
- Childrens Bill of Rights Every kid has rights, particularly when mom and dad are splitting up. Here are some things parents shouldn't forget -- and kids shouldn't let them -- when the family is in the midst of a break-up.
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
The IAML is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and expert family law specialists in their respective countries. The primary objective of the Academy is to improve international family law practice throughout the world.
The Academy website provides outlined details on the work of the Academy and on the fellows of the Academy to the general public. Individual members of the public, and other professionals including other lawyers, are able to identify legal expertise from around the world, and are offered information on some of the key issues in international family law.
This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.