Michael A. Robbins
Member
Email: mrobbinslaw@aol.com

Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Child Support; Spousal Support; Property Law; Mediation; Arbitration; Grandparents Visitation Rights; Domestic Violence; Paternity; Premarital Agreements; Children; Child Care; Child Custody Mediation; Child Dependency; Children's Rights; Day Care; Fathers Rights; Grandparents Custody; International Child Custody; Interstate Child Custody; International Child Abduction; Parental Kidnapping; Parental Rights; Parenting Time; Third Party Custody; Visitation Rights; Alimony; Annulment; Collaborative Family Law; Divorce Arbitration; Divorce Mediation; Divorce Taxation; Domestic Relations; Equitable Distribution; Family Arbitration; Family Mediation; International Family Law; Interstate Support; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Property Law; Matrimonial Law; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs); Restraining Orders; Separation Agreements; Uncontested Divorce.

Admitted: 1982, Michigan and U.S. Supreme Court

Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 1981

College: University of Michigan, B.G.S., with high distinction, 1977

Member: State Bar of Michigan (Family Law Section; Past Chairperson, 1994-1995); Michigan Inter-Professional Association (President, 1999-2001); American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Member, 1996-; President of the Michigan Chapter).

Biography: Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1981. 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 and is Currently President of the Michigan Inter-Professional Association. He is also Current President of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of the Matrimonial 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. Fellow, State Bar of Michigan Oakland County Bar Association.

Reported Cases: Atkinson v. Atkinson, Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, 1986.

Transactions: Published Works: Divorce in Michigan, 1986; Joint Custody, 1989; Joint Custody, 1996; Visitation/Parenting Time An Overview, 1989; The Child Custody Questionnaire, 1989; Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1989; Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1994; Third Party Rights Regarding Custody, Visitation and Support, 1991; The Power of the Press, 1994; We are What we are Perceived to be, 1995; A Step Back in Time, 1995; The Side Effects of Divorce, 1995; What is a Parent?, 1995; A Family Court for Michigan, 1995; Preparing Your Clients for the Custody Battle, 1995; New Third Party Custody Bill, 1995; How to Prepare and Try a Family Law Case, 1999; Divorce Reform Ideas in the New Millennium, 1999; Disputes in Arbitration Orders and Agreements, 2000; Antenuptial Agreements - Enforceable or Unenforceable?, 2000; Coping With the Tragedy of September 11, 2001, 2001; The Side Effects of Divorce, 2001; Tips for Divorcing Parents, 2002; Michigan Family Law - Marriage and Annulment, 2003; The Debate Over Same Sex Marriages, 2004. Classes/Seminars Taught: Faculty Member, Instructor in Family Law, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan; Guest Lecturer, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Michigan Inter-Professional Association; Parents Without Partners; Grandparents Rights Organization; Father's For Equal Rights; Southfield County People's Law School; Macomb County People's Law School; Guest Lecturer, State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section; Southfield Bar Association; Family Law Section Seminar; Rochester Bar Association; Guest Lecturer, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association; Guest Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal Education; Michigan Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Born: Detroit, Michigan, May 3, 1956

ISLN: 902109085