Amicable Divorce Network's 2024 & Mid-2025 Award Highlights: A Skimmable Salute to Low-Conflict Divorce Heroes
Each year, the Amicable Divorce Network spotlights members who've nailed the art of healthy, low-conflict, child-centered divorces—because let's be real, in a field rife with courtroom drama, these pros deserve the neon sign, not the footnote. The Charleston Conference was the perfect stage to toast 2024's full roster and mid-2025's early risers. Honest take: The original layout buried the gems; this reformat pulls them front and center with bold names and clean lists—skimmers, rejoice. Here's the lineup:
Ambassador Achievement Awards
(For Amicable Ambassadors who've grown their local chapters to 20+ members)
- 2024 Winners: Kathy Bloom and Joanne Kleiner (co-ambassadors, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- 2025 Winners (to date): Alexandra Gezci and Holly Schymik (co-ambassadors, Dallas, Texas); Dara Marias (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Amicable Advancer Awards
(For members driving the Network's mission forward with innovative strides)
- 2024 Winners:
- Steven Bradley (OurFamilyWizard & Tech Cowboy)
- Andrew Hatherley (CDFA, Wiser Divorce Solutions & The Gray Divorce Podcast)
- Jeanette Soltys (Atlanta Holistic Divorce)
- Tami Wollensak (Divorce Mortgage Specialist, ADN Chicago Amicable Ambassador)
- 2025 Winners (so far!):
- Cassi Brown (Paralegal, Weinstein & Black)
- IAG Forensics & Valuation
- Dara Marias (Nevada Attorney, Las Vegas Amicable Ambassador)
Amicable Advocates of the Year
(For pros who've guided clients through amicable divorces all year)
- 2024 Winners:
- Amy Carter (Georgia attorney & mediator)
- Jeanette Soltys (Georgia attorney)
Key Partner of the Year
(For organizations aligning deeply with ADN's child-first ethos)
- 2024 Winner: OurFamilyWizard
The Amicable Divorce Network stands alone as the world's only group vetting and cheering on divorce pros who prioritize low-conflict, kid-focused paths—because families deserve better than scorched-earth splits. Opinion: Spotlighting these MVPs isn't just feel-good; it's a blueprint for ditching the toxicity. If you're in the trenches, these names are your North Stars.
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