The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations lawyers, "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."

The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators, mediators, collaborative lawyers and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, business valuations, property valuations and division, alimony or spousal support, child support and other family law issues issues.