The Academy
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic
relations
attorneys “To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the
cause of
matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected.” There are
currently
almost 1600 Fellows in 50 states.
The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in
all facets
of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial
agreements, marital
settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, business valuations, property valuations and
division,
alimony, child support and other family law issues.
To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be
represented by a
leading practitioner in the field of family law. The 1600 AAML Fellows across the United States are
generally
recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of
knowledge,
skill and integrity. Academy Fellows enjoy a reputation for professionalism, competence and
integrity.
The Academy is led by President Gary L.
Nickelson of Fort Worth, TX.
A member of the organization throughout two decades, Nickelson has previously served as a vice
president,
first vice president, and president-elect. He has also served at the state level as secretary, vice
president and president of AAML’s Texas chapter. In addition, he was named the Academy’s Most
Outstanding
Fellow in 1998.
“It is an honor to have this opportunity to lead the Academy,” said Nickelson. “The AAML represents
the
best in matrimonial law and our members continue to display the highest standards of professionalism and
excellence in this field. I look forward to continuing the Academy’s mission of further elevating the
practice of family law.”
The Academy maintains an active leadership role throughout the nation. The Academy has
undertaken many
important projects and published handbooks and articles, including:
Family law is both dynamic and complex. A competent family law attorney must know not only the
state
divorce laws but also state and federal laws in related fields such as tax, property, estates,
retirement and
insurance. No area of the law has a greater enduring impact on client lives than that of family
law.
Representation by an AAML Fellow is representation by one of the most qualified family law
attorneys in the
country.
AAML In The News
The New York Times 12/30/2008
"We used to fight about who gets to keep the house. Now we fight about who gets stuck with the dead
cow." Gary Nickelson, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, on the effect of the
recession on divorce settlements [Page A1].
President Gary Nickelson, Immediate Past President James Hennenhoefer and Vice President Alton
Abramowitz are all quoted in this Page One story from The New York Times. Read More
