Alexandra N. Comegys Attends the 2026 AAML Institute for Family Law Associates

Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. is pleased to share that associate Alexandra N. Comegys attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers‘ 2026 AAML Institute for Family Law Associates. The program took place September 25–28, 2026, in Chicago.

The Institute offers two tracks: an Introductory Program for newer associates and an Advanced Program for associates who have first-chaired cases. Ally attended the Advanced Program. Every attendee must be sponsored by an AAML Fellow. All three TNS partners (Christopher W. Nicholson, Mary Roby Sanders, and Rebecca A. Fleming) are Fellows of the Academy.

A Curriculum Focused on Contested Custody

This year’s Advanced Program centered on the issues that arise most often in contested custody litigation. Sessions included:

  • Interstate jurisdiction under the UCCJEA and UIFSA
  • Preparing clients for custody evaluations, investigations, and testimony
  • Drafting enforceable parenting plans, including plans for children with medical or educational needs
  • Analyzing custody evaluations and challenging psychological testimony under Daubert and Frye
  • Cross-examining mental health experts
  • Coercive control and domestic violence in custody cases
  • Relocation and parenting time in a remote-work era
  • Substance abuse testing, parentage, and third-party custody claims
  • Hague Convention cases and digital evidence, including social media and AI-generated content

Throughout the program, associates met in small mentor groups led by AAML Fellows. These sessions let them discuss the material and apply it to real practice scenarios.

Bringing It Back to Maryland Families

Many of these topics come up in Maryland custody cases every day. They include jurisdiction disputes between states, the use of custody evaluators and mental health experts, and allegations involving family violence. Ally’s training at the Institute strengthens the firm’s ability to handle these matters for clients in Baltimore County and throughout Maryland.

Congratulations, Ally!

Learn more about Alexandra N. Comegys and the firm’s child custody practice.

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