August 2025 - Issue 1

10 Tips for Engaging a Forensic Accountant in Your Matrimonial Law Matter | Read More

Share Your Perspective: Take the Poll on Marketing Your Legal Practice

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law Issues Surrounding Boarding School: A French Perspective | Read More

The 2025 AAML Institute for Family Law Associates: A Review and Recommendation, Part 2 | Read More

2025 AAML Annual Meeting | Register Now

Save the Date: The 2026 National Family Law Conference

AAML Foundation Update: A Thank You Message From AAML Foundation President Brian Vertz | Watch Video

Cultures and Conversations Tomorrow | Register Now

Reminder: Log In to the New AAML Fellowship Portal | Set Up Your New Login

Showcase Your Expertise: Contribute to the AAML Newsletter | Pitch Your Article



By: Jennifer Oyadomari, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, and Alissa Kelly, Forensic Solutions

Share Your Perspective: Take the Poll on Marketing Your Legal Practice

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law Issues Surrounding Boarding School: A French Perspective

By: Frances Goldsmith, Libra Avocats

The topic of boarding school in France presents a whole trove of litigious issues, as many things in a family do. In addition to debating whether child support is due to the less wealthy parent when a child is in boarding school, it also creates interesting questions of jurisdiction and can possibly offer an escape for children caught between acute parental conflict.

The 2025 AAML Institute for Family Law Associates: A Review and Recommendation, Part 2

Mentors, Mixers and the Business Valuation Gauntlet

By: William B. Reingold, Jr.

Part two of this review of the 2025 AAML Institute for Family Law Associates delves into opportunities for networking at the evening events, the benefits of small-group discussions with mentors, how AAML invests in developing future Fellows and more.

Have you registered for the 2025 AAML Annual Meeting yet? This year promises to be among our most dynamic yet — uniting the nation's leading matrimonial attorneys and top thought leaders for three days of exceptional CLE, meaningful networking and professional growth.

Explore the robust CLE Program and find out what awaits you Nov. 5-8, 2025, in Chicago. From complex financial issues to custody strategies and courtroom tactics, gain practical insights to take back to your practice.

Mark your calendar for the 2026 National Family Law Conference, which will be held June 25-27, 2026, at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The National Family Law Conference is for family law attorneys at the top of their game. This event is a rare opportunity for ambitious attorneys to participate in a dynamic and advanced family law conference with the most renowned family lawyers in the country. This event is open to non-Fellows, associates, Fellows and colleagues in family law.

Registration opens in October!

AAML Foundation Update

A Thank You Message from AAML Foundation President Brian Vertz

In this month's AAML Foundation Update, AAML Foundation President Brian Vertz thanks AAML's Fellows for a successful 2025.

If you are unable to view the above video, please click here.

Cultures and Conversations Tomorrow!

Please join us tomorrow, Aug. 13, for Cultures and Conversations: The Impact of Cultural Intelligence on Your Professional Relationships, an important and informative discussion about cultural intelligence. Our speaker is the dynamic Andrea Freile, founder of Viva Cultura Consulting, LLC. Viva Cultura Consulting works with organizations and individuals looking to improve their cultural intelligence and communication skills. Attendees will not only gain a better understanding of the meaning and importance of cultural intelligence in their professional lives but also will be offered some actionable takeaways to improve communication and leadership skills.

We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Aug. 13!

Cultures and Conversations is a monthly webinar presentation of the Racial, Ethnic and Religious Considerations Committee of the AAML. 

Reminder: Log In to the New AAML Fellowship Portal

With AAML's new, modern Fellowship portal, all of your Fellowship information is retained and accessible, but a new login is required to access your portal. Your previous login information is no longer valid.

Setting Up Your New Login

Head to the new portal to set up your login credentials.

Use the “Set Up an Account” (not “Log In”) tab in the pop-up window when logging in for the first time. Please enter your first and last name, email address and a new password. Your password does not need to match your previous AAML password login.

You will receive an email to verify your email address and complete your account setup. Make sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive it.

Setting up new login credentials is required to activate your login. Once your account has been set up, you may navigate to the “Log In” tab. Without an account, you will not be able to renew your Fellowship or access your Fellow benefits.

All Fellows must create their new profiles before October renewals. Please contact the AAML National Office if you need support in setting up your new profile.

Share your knowledge, elevate your profile and position yourself as a recognized expert in your field. The AAML Newsletter offers a valuable opportunity for Fellows to highlight best practices, offer fresh insights and reflect the forward-thinking work happening at their firm — all while contributing to the broader conversation shaping our profession.

Consider yourself a leader in one of the below practice areas? The Newsletter Committee invites you to submit an article on:



• Estate planning
• Trauma-informed practice
• Staff management when you're out of office
• Or other family law related topics

If you're interested in submitting an article or would like more information, contact the AAML editorial team at editorial@aaml.org.

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