April 2025 - Issue 1

Disposition of Pre-Embryos: What Happens to Pre-Embryos Upon Divorce? | Read More

AFFC-AAML 2025 Advanced Issues in Child Custody: Evaluation, Litigation and Settlement | Register Now

AAML Admissions Workflow Town Hall | Register Now

Midyear Meeting Wrap Up | View Photo Album

AAML Foundation Update: A Message From Cary Mogerman | Watch Video

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

Build Your Team's Skills With the Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff | Learn More

By: Ashley Cervin and David McGrath

AAML is proud to once again be partnering with the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AAFC) to host the 2025 Advanced Issues in Child Custody: Evaluation, Litigation and Settlement taking place in San Francisco, Sept. 18-20, 2025. Fellows and non-Fellows are invited to register for this event.

Registration is now open! Register today and join us in San Franscisco in September. 

Taking place Monday, April 14, Chapter Leaders and members of the House of Governors are invited to join and share their expertise at the AAML Admissions Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to review recommendations for the admissions process to improve efficiency. A pre-read will be shared in advance.

Thank you to all who took the time to complete our 2025 Midyear Meeting post event survey! Your feedback is valuable and will help us build better event experiences for our Fellows in the future.

Still dreaming of paradise? Relive the moments from Costa Rica by browsing the photos in the AAML Flickr album! 

Cary Mogerman, 2025 annual billable hour campaign honorary co-chair, discusses supporting the AAML Foundation through the campaign, which begins this month.

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

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:

• Military law: relocation and custody
• Generative AI uses and ethics
• Red flags to identify in cases
• 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.

As an AAML Fellow, you understand the critical role that a highly skilled support team plays in the success of your practice. The Elite Training for Family Law Support Staff is a new, comprehensive virtual training series to address the unique challenges and complexities support staff face in highly acclaimed family law offices like yours. All courses are taught by AAML Fellows, providing your team with expert training without requiring your billable time. Your team will enhance their professional skills and gain confidence in handling complex family law support tasks.

Session topics and speakers will include:

Be the first to know when registration opens by completing the Elite Training interest form.

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