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 the Michigan Interprofessional 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.

Media Appearances:

Current Employment Position(s):

Of Counsel

Areas Of Practice:

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

Post-Judgement Proceedings

Bar Admissions:

Michigan, 1982

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1982

U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1981

J.D.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 1977

B.A.

Honors: Graduated with High Distinction

Major: General Studies

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

 

The Side Effects of Divorce, 2001

 

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

 

Coping With the Tragedy of September 11, 2001, 2001

 

Tips for Divorcing Parents, 2002

 

Michigan Family Law - Marriage and Annulment, 2003

 

The Debate Over Same Sex Marriages, 2004

 

What is a Parent?, 1995

 

Antenuptial Agreements - Enforceable or Unenforceable?, 2000

Representative Cases:

Atkinson v. Atkinson (Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court 1986)

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

Professional Associations and Memberships:

State Bar of Michigan, Admitted June 4, 1982

Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1986 - 1993

Council Member, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1989 - 1990

Recording Secretary, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan

Continuing Legal Education, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1990 - 1993

Chairperson, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1991 - 1992

Corresponding Secretary, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1992 - 1993

Treasurer, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1993 - 1994

Chair-Elect, Family Law Section

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1994 - 1995

Chairperson, Family Law Section

 

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994 - Present

(President of the Michigan Chapter 2008-2009)

 

Michigan Interprofessional Association, 1994 - Present

Board Member

 

Michigan Interprofessional Association, 1998 - 1999

Vice President

 

Michigan Interprofessional Association, 1999 - 2002

President

 

Michigan State Bar Foundation, 2001 - Present

Fellow

 

State Bar of Michigan, 1988 - 1991

Representative Assembly

 

State Bar of Michigan

Young Lawyers Section

 

American Bar Association

Family Law Section

 

Southfield Bar Association, 1984 - 1990

Board of Directors

 

B'Nai B'rith Barristers

Past Employment Positions:

Victor and Robbins, Partner, 1986 - 2000

 

Law Firm of McKenzie & Robbins, Associate

 

Law Firm of Carson, Fischer & Potts, Associate

 

Honorable Hilda R. Gage, Law Clerk, 1978 - 1981

Birth Information:

1956, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America