Publications
A standard of conduct providing clear, specific guidance in areas most important to matrimonial lawyers. The preeminent work that all attorneys must master for admittance to the Academy.
Freely available online. Also available for bulk purchase: 1-4 copies $15.00 each, 5-25 copies $13.50 each, 26 - 100 copies $7.50 each, 100 or more copies $5.00 each
This outstanding explanation of the divorce process will give you invaluable tips on handling your divorce.
Freely available online. Also available for bulk purchase: 1-10 copies $10.00 each, 11-50 copies $8.00 each, 51-75 copies $6.50 each, 76 or more copies $4.50 each
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH, half of first-time marriages fail. This discouraging statistic is fueling a national discourse on marriage. Focus on Forever, an hour-long DVD sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, explores new research and strategies that can help couples create satisfying, successful marriages.
A 43-page companion workbook is also available.
A great resource from the Academy. Patterned in the style of “Stepping Back from Anger”; this 16- page booklet is provocative and easy to understand. Learn from those that make a living off of failed marriages on what it takes to keep a marriage intact and healthy. Resources and suggested reading list included. Also available for bulk purchase: 1-99 copies $1.00 each, 100 or more $0.75 each.
"What is the AAML?" Perfect for your waiting area, or as handout brochures. This self-explanatory brochure shows why being a Fellow of the Academy is something to be proud of. Shrink wrapped in packs of 25.
1-3 packs $20.00 each, 4 or more packs $17.50 each
The Model Act is based upon the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act with the recommended Rules and Forms based largely upon American Arbitration Association commercial arbitration rules. Unlike the RUAA, the Model Act permits judicial appeals of substantive issues of law and modification of child custody, child support and spousal support to the extent those issues are modifiable under state law. The Model Act also provides for de novo judicial review of child custody and child support arbitration awards.
Freely available online. Also available for purchase in print: $20.00 each.
The newest release from the Academy is designed to protect children whose parents separate or do not share the same home. The Parenting Plan helps lawyers and parents structure a personalized plan of parenting responsibilities to protect children caught in the separating and divorcing process. The Plan consists of printed copy and a Word document on CD.
1-10 copies $12.95 each, 11-25 copies $10.95 each, 26 or more $ 9.50 each
This model act provides guidance for state legislatures addressing the difficult issue of relocating children after divorce.
This title aptly describes the succinct information of this 12-page booklet. Includes the “Children’s Bill of Rights”, resources and suggested reading list. A companion video is available in the AAML store. Also available for bulk purchase: 1-99 copies $1.00 each, 100 or more $0.75 each
Extremely powerful and thought provoking 15-minute videotape. Round table discussion with various aged children describing their emotional turmoil due to child custody disputes. Companion video to Stepping Back From Anger booklet.
VHS video $10.00 each
A Parents’ Guide for Talking about Separation and Divorce
This booklet was designed to help parents think about and accomplish a difficult task: what to say to their children when parents are separating. The primary goal is to make discussions with children about separation a bit easier for parents and more helpful and meaningful for their children. A larger, very important goal is to increase children's and adolescents' ability to deal successfully with the stress and disruption of their parents' separation.
1 copy $10.00 each, 2-9 copies $5.00 each, 10-49 copies $3.50 each, 50-99 copies $3.00 each (for fellows) $3.25 each (for non fellows), 100 or more copies $2.75 (for fellows) $3.00 (for non fellows).
Every jurisdiction in the United States has established legal standards for the determination of child custody; few states have rules or laws which govern how child custody evaluations are conducted. In large urban areas where mental health professionals are plentiful, these evaluations are typically completed by licensed psychologists who have stated competencies in child development and custody evaluation. However, this committee recognizes the fact that in the rest of the country, where mental health professionals are scarce and economic resources limited, these evaluations may sometimes be conducted by professionals (which may include attorneys) without training in custody evaluations and court appointed lay persons functioning as Guardians ad Litem and under the mantel of various ADR methodologies. It is the intent of the committee that these Standards will aid professionals in understanding the necessary training, skill and experience required in conducting custody evaluations. It is also the intent of the committee that the court will utilize these Standards in their selection of custody evaluators.
