Mediation session
DC · Maryland · Virginia

Resolve family disputeswithout the courtroom.

AI-guided mediation powered by real DMV court outcome data. Know what a judge would likely decide — and settle for a fraction of the cost.

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Attorney-reviewed platform
DC, MD & VA court data
Both parties supported
0%
Resolution Rate

When parties receive expert-informed outcome data — from DC's own court program

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DMV Cases / Year

New divorce & custody filings in DC Superior Court alone in 2024

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Litigation Cost

Average contested divorce in DC. Mediation resolves the same matter for a fraction

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Contested Custody

Average time to disposition for contested custody in DC. Mediation: 4–8 weeks

Family law is broken for most families.

In the DMV, a contested divorce costs $10,000–$50,000 and takes 6–18 months. Most families can't afford that — and most don't know where to start.

The gap between "I can't afford a lawyer" and "I need to go to court" is where families suffer most. Amicly fills that gap with structured, data-backed mediation that gives both parties a clear path forward.

Uncontested divorce
$1K–$5K1–2 months
Mediation (with Amicly)
$2K–$8K2–4 months
Contested divorce
$10K–$50K+6–18 months

Source: DC divorce cost data, 2026

Family mediation
82%
resolution rate with expert-informed reality testing

Built for every stage of family transition.

Whether you're planning ahead or navigating an active dispute, Amicly meets you where you are — with tools that escalate to expert attorneys when needed.

Precautionary Planning
Module 01

Precautionary Planning

Pre-structure your financial and parental arrangements before a crisis occurs. Our guided agreement builder creates prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements with state-specific compliance for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

  • Guided prenuptial & cohabitation agreement builder
  • Scenario modeler — visualize outcomes under different clauses
  • Expectation alignment tool for both partners
  • Flat-fee attorney review via our vetted partner network
Reactive Dispute Resolution
Module 02

Reactive Dispute Resolution

Navigate separation, divorce, custody, or support disputes with AI-assisted mediation. Our structured workflow guides both parties through every contested issue — property, debt, alimony, custody, and child support.

  • Sequential mediation workflow for all contested issues
  • AI-generated baseline proposals grounded in DMV legal standards
  • Both parties can accept, reject, or counter-propose
  • Full negotiation history tracked and documented
Predictive Analytics Engine
Module 03

Predictive Analytics Engine

Know what a judge would likely decide before you spend $50,000 finding out. Our engine analyzes thousands of DMV court outcomes, disaggregated by judge, case type, and geography.

  • Judge-specific outcome profiles for DC, MD & VA courts
  • Likely outcome ranges for custody, alimony, and asset division
  • Spend Predictability Calculator — litigation vs. mediation costs
  • Data from DC Superior Court, Maryland Circuit, Virginia Circuit
Uncooperative Counterpart Tools
Module 04

Uncooperative Counterpart Tools

When the other party won't engage, you're not powerless. Build your case, document your good faith, and prepare for court — all while keeping the door open for resolution.

  • Formal, trackable outreach invitations with timestamped logs
  • Good Faith Record exportable for court presentation
  • Unilateral case preparation and financial disclosure tools
  • Automatic escalation to a licensed attorney after 14 days

Know your likely outcomebefore you go to court.

DC's own attorney negotiator program — staffed by experienced family lawyers who give parties a realistic assessment of their likely outcome — resolves 82% of cases (395 of 480 fully negotiated cases, 2025 Annual Report). Standard mediation without that reality-testing resolves only 31%.

Amicly replicates that dynamic at scale. Our Predictive Analytics Engine shows you what judges in your specific jurisdiction have decided in comparable cases — giving both parties a credible, data-backed reason to reach agreement.

DC Superior Court
24 judge profiles
Maryland Circuit
Montgomery, PG, Howard
Virginia Circuit
Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria
5-Year Data
Thousands of case outcomes
Outcome Analysis
Joint Custody — DC Superior Court
LIVE DATA
Joint Physical Custody62%
Primary with Visitation28%
Sole Custody10%
SPEND COMPARISON
Litigation (avg)
$25K
8–14 months
Mediation (Amicly)
$2K
4–8 weeks

Based on 847 comparable cases in DC Superior Court, 2019–2024. Not legal advice.

From confusion to resolution in four steps.

01

Intake & Assessment

Tell us about your situation. Our system assesses the mitigability of your dispute and recommends the right module — precautionary planning or active mediation.

02

Invite Your Counterpart

Both parties join the platform. If your counterpart is unresponsive, our unilateral tools keep you moving forward while documenting your good faith.

03

Negotiate with Data

Work through each contested issue with AI-generated proposals, DMV court outcome data, and a spend calculator that makes the cost of litigation concrete.

04

Settle or Escalate

Reach a binding agreement and export your settlement documents. Or escalate seamlessly to a licensed attorney with your full case file already prepared.

Families who found a better way.

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I was terrified about the cost of divorce. Amicly showed me exactly what a DC judge would likely decide on custody, and we reached an agreement in three weeks. Total cost: $1,800.

M.T.
Washington, DC
Custody & Divorce
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My ex refused to engage for two months. Amicly helped me build my case file, document everything, and when we finally went to mediation, I was completely prepared. The Good Faith Record was invaluable.

D.R.
Montgomery County, MD
Contested Custody
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We used the prenup module before our wedding. The scenario modeler helped us have conversations we'd been avoiding. We both felt heard, and the agreement reflects that.

A. & J.K.
Arlington, VA
Prenuptial Agreement

Expert guidance at a fraction of litigation cost.

Every tier includes access to DMV court data and the Spend Predictability Calculator.

Free
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Explore the platform

  • Intake assessment
  • Educational guides
  • Cost calculator (estimates)
  • DMV court data overview
Most Popular
Mediation
$599per party

Full dispute resolution

  • Complete mediation workflow
  • Predictive Analytics Engine
  • AI-generated proposals
  • Good Faith Record
  • Settlement document export
Precautionary
$399

Plan before conflict

  • Prenup & cohabitation builder
  • Scenario modeler
  • Expectation alignment tool
  • Attorney review referral
  • State-specific compliance

You don't have to navigate this alone.

Start for free. Understand your options. Settle with confidence — or connect with an expert attorney when you need one.

Amicly provides legal information and tools, not legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.