Michael A. Robbins

Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1982. His practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Family Law. Family law includes such areas as divorce; child custody; parenting time; spousal and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; mediation and arbitration; annulments; paternity; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; change of domicile; grandparent's rights; domestic violence; and post-judgment proceedings.Michael A. Robbins is past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, past president of the Michigan Interprofessional Association and past president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer on the subject of "Family Law" in Michigan. He has appeared as a guest on such television programs as "Good Morning America", "The Today Show" and "CBS Good Morning". He has taught Family Law and has authored numerous articles in the area of Family Law. Based upon Mr. Robbins' extensive experience in the area of Family Law, he often assists the courts as a mediator and arbitrator in the resolving Family Law disputes.Mr. Robbins has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. He believes that every client deserves individual attention and the best representation possible. Based upon this philosophy, he has developed a successful Family Law practice. He also recognizes the emotional trauma and pain individuals suffer when going through a divorce. As a result, he offers his clients the time and the experience necessary to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. In every case, Mr. Robbins, first attempts to bring about a quick, civilized, fair and inexpensive resolution. However, if that cannot be accomplished, Mr. Robbins offers aggressive professional representation. Mr. Robbins has developed a reputation not only as an expert in the area of Family Law, but also in attending to the individual needs of his clientsMedia Appearances:Kelly & CompanyCloser LookBoth Sides NowDue ProcessTrial WatchDetroit NewsDetroit Free PressDaily TribuneOakland PressMichigan Lawyers Weekly; Guest Family Expert for WXYT Radio "Ask the Family Lawyer"Guest Family Expert for WJR Radio "Mitch Albom Show"Good Morning AmericaThe Today Show"CBS" Good Morning ShowWall Street JournalUSA TodayNew York TimesNational Law JournalAreas of PracticeDivorceFamily LawFather's RightsSame Sex Family LawBar AdmissionsMichigan, 1982U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1982U.S. Supreme CourtEducationWayne State University Law School, Detroit, MichiganJ.D. - 1981University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USAB.A. - 1977Honors: Graduated with High DistinctionMajor: General StudiesPublished WorksDivorce in Michigan, 1986Joint Custody, 1989Joint Custody, 1996Visitation/Parenting Time An Overview, 1989The Child Custody Questionnaire, 1989Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1989Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1994Third Party Rights Regarding Custody, Visitation and Support, 1991The Power of the Press, 1994We are What we are Perceived to be, 1995A Step Back in Time, 1995The Side Effects of Divorce, 1995The Side Effects of Divorce, 2001A Family Court for Michigan, 1995Preparing Your Clients for the Custody Battle, 1995New Third Party Custody Bill, 1995How to Prepare and Try a Family Law Case, 1999Divorce Reform Ideas in the New Millennium, 1999Disputes in Arbitration Orders and Agreements, 2000Coping With the Tragedy of September 11, 2001, 2001Tips for Divorcing Parents, 2002Michigan Family Law - Marriage and Annulment, 2003The Debate Over Same Sex Marriages, 2004What is a Parent?, 1995Antenuptial Agreements - Enforceable or Unenforceable?, 2000Representative CasesAtkinson v. Atkinson (Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court 1986)Classes/SeminarsFaculty Member, Instructor in Family Law, Oakland University, Rochester, MichiganGuest Lecturer, American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMichigan Inter-Professional AssociationParents Without PartnersGrandparents Rights OrganizationFather's For Equal RightsSouthfield County People's Law SchoolMacomb County People's Law SchoolGuest Lecturer, State Bar of Michigan Family Law SectionSouthfield Bar AssociationFamily Law Section SeminarRochester Bar AssociationGuest Lecturer, Michigan Trial Lawyers AssociationGuest Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal EducationMichigan Academy of Matrimonial LawyersHonors and AwardsNamed to Best Lawyers in America in Family LawTop 100 Lawyers in Michigan by New York TimesNamed Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan by Super LawyersNamed to Super Lawyers in Family LawPast President Michigan Chapter Academy of Matrimonial LawyersPast President Family Law Section State Bar of MichiganPast President Michigan Interprofessional AssociationProfessional Associations and MembershipsState Bar of Michigan, Admitted June 4, 1982, Family Law SectionState Bar of Michigan, Council Member, Family Law Section, 1986 - 1993State Bar of Michigan, Recording Secretary, Family Law Section, 1989 - 1990State Bar of Michigan, Continuing Legal Education, Family Law SectionState Bar of Michigan, Chairperson, Family Law Section, 1990 - 1993State Bar of Michigan, Corresponding Secretary, Family Law Section, 1991 - 1992State Bar of Michigan, Treasurer, Family Law Section, 1992 - 1993State Bar of Michigan, Chair-Elect, Family Law Section, 1993 - 1994State Bar of Michigan, Chairperson, Family Law Section, 1994 - 1995American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, (President of the Michigan Chapter 2008-2009), 1994 - PresentMichigan Interprofessional Association, Board Member, 1994 - PresentMichigan Interprofessional Association, Vice President, 1998 - 1999Michigan Interprofessional Association, President, 1999 - 2002Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2001 - PresentState Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly, 1988 - 1991State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers SectionAmerican Bar Association, Family Law SectionSouthfield Bar Association, Board of Directors, 1984 - 1990B'Nai B'rith Barristers

Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1982. His practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Family Law. Family law includes such areas as divorce; child custody; parenting time; spousal and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; mediation and arbitration; annulments; paternity; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; change of domicile; grandparent's rights; domestic violence; and post-judgment proceedings.Michael A. Robbins is past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, past president of the Michigan Interprofessional Association and past president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer on the subject of "Family Law" in Michigan. He has appeared as a guest on such television programs as "Good Morning America", "The Today Show" and "CBS Good Morning". He has taught Family Law and has authored numerous articles in the area of Family Law. Based upon Mr. Robbins' extensive experience in the area of Family Law, he often assists the courts as a mediator and arbitrator in the resolving Family Law disputes.Mr. Robbins has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. He believes that every client deserves individual attention and the best representation possible. Based upon this philosophy, he has developed a successful Family Law practice. He also recognizes the emotional trauma and pain individuals suffer when going through a divorce. As a result, he offers his clients the time and the experience necessary to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. In every case, Mr. Robbins, first attempts to bring about a quick, civilized, fair and inexpensive resolution. However, if that cannot be accomplished, Mr. Robbins offers aggressive professional representation. Mr. Robbins has developed a reputation not only as an expert in the area of Family Law, but also in attending to the individual needs of his clientsMedia Appearances:Kelly & CompanyCloser LookBoth Sides NowDue ProcessTrial WatchDetroit NewsDetroit Free PressDaily TribuneOakland PressMichigan Lawyers Weekly; Guest Family Expert for WXYT Radio "Ask the Family Lawyer"Guest Family Expert for WJR Radio "Mitch Albom Show"Good Morning AmericaThe Today Show"CBS" Good Morning ShowWall Street JournalUSA TodayNew York TimesNational Law JournalAreas of PracticeDivorceFamily LawFather's RightsSame Sex Family LawBar AdmissionsMichigan, 1982U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1982U.S. Supreme CourtEducationWayne State University Law School, Detroit, MichiganJ.D. - 1981University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USAB.A. - 1977Honors: Graduated with High DistinctionMajor: General StudiesPublished WorksDivorce in Michigan, 1986Joint Custody, 1989Joint Custody, 1996Visitation/Parenting Time An Overview, 1989The Child Custody Questionnaire, 1989Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1989Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1994Third Party Rights Regarding Custody, Visitation and Support, 1991The Power of the Press, 1994We are What we are Perceived to be, 1995A Step Back in Time, 1995The Side Effects of Divorce, 1995The Side Effects of Divorce, 2001A Family Court for Michigan, 1995Preparing Your Clients for the Custody Battle, 1995New Third Party Custody Bill, 1995How to Prepare and Try a Family Law Case, 1999Divorce Reform Ideas in the New Millennium, 1999Disputes in Arbitration Orders and Agreements, 2000Coping With the Tragedy of September 11, 2001, 2001Tips for Divorcing Parents, 2002Michigan Family Law - Marriage and Annulment, 2003The Debate Over Same Sex Marriages, 2004What is a Parent?, 1995Antenuptial Agreements - Enforceable or Unenforceable?, 2000Representative CasesAtkinson v. Atkinson (Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court 1986)Classes/SeminarsFaculty Member, Instructor in Family Law, Oakland University, Rochester, MichiganGuest Lecturer, American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMichigan Inter-Professional AssociationParents Without PartnersGrandparents Rights OrganizationFather's For Equal RightsSouthfield County People's Law SchoolMacomb County People's Law SchoolGuest Lecturer, State Bar of Michigan Family Law SectionSouthfield Bar AssociationFamily Law Section SeminarRochester Bar AssociationGuest Lecturer, Michigan Trial Lawyers AssociationGuest Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal EducationMichigan Academy of Matrimonial LawyersHonors and AwardsNamed to Best Lawyers in America in Family LawTop 100 Lawyers in Michigan by New York TimesNamed Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan by Super LawyersNamed to Super Lawyers in Family LawPast President Michigan Chapter Academy of Matrimonial LawyersPast President Family Law Section State Bar of MichiganPast President Michigan Interprofessional AssociationProfessional Associations and MembershipsState Bar of Michigan, Admitted June 4, 1982, Family Law SectionState Bar of Michigan, Council Member, Family Law Section, 1986 - 1993State Bar of Michigan, Recording Secretary, Family Law Section, 1989 - 1990State Bar of Michigan, Continuing Legal Education, Family Law SectionState Bar of Michigan, Chairperson, Family Law Section, 1990 - 1993State Bar of Michigan, Corresponding Secretary, Family Law Section, 1991 - 1992State Bar of Michigan, Treasurer, Family Law Section, 1992 - 1993State Bar of Michigan, Chair-Elect, Family Law Section, 1993 - 1994State Bar of Michigan, Chairperson, Family Law Section, 1994 - 1995American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, (President of the Michigan Chapter 2008-2009), 1994 - PresentMichigan Interprofessional Association, Board Member, 1994 - PresentMichigan Interprofessional Association, Vice President, 1998 - 1999Michigan Interprofessional Association, President, 1999 - 2002Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2001 - PresentState Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly, 1988 - 1991State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers SectionAmerican Bar Association, Family Law SectionSouthfield Bar Association, Board of Directors, 1984 - 1990B'Nai B'rith Barristers

Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1982. His practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Family Law. Family law includes such areas as divorce; child custody; parenting time; spousal and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; mediation and arbitration; annulments; paternity; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; change of domicile; grandparent's rights; domestic violence; and post-judgment proceedings.

Michael A. Robbins is past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, past president of the Michigan Interprofessional Association and past president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer on the subject of "Family Law" in Michigan. He has appeared as a guest on such television programs as "Good Morning America", "The Today Show" and "CBS Good Morning". He has taught Family Law and has authored numerous articles in the area of Family Law. Based upon Mr. Robbins' extensive experience in the area of Family Law, he often assists the courts as a mediator and arbitrator in the resolving Family Law disputes.

Mr. Robbins has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. He believes that every client deserves individual attention and the best representation possible. Based upon this philosophy, he has developed a successful Family Law practice. He also recognizes the emotional trauma and pain individuals suffer when going through a divorce. As a result, he offers his clients the time and the experience necessary to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. In every case, Mr. Robbins, first attempts to bring about a quick, civilized, fair and inexpensive resolution. However, if that cannot be accomplished, Mr. Robbins offers aggressive professional representation. Mr. Robbins has developed a reputation not only as an expert in the area of Family Law, but also in attending to the individual needs of his clients

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