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Matthew Caplan has been practicing in the family law field exclusively for the past 20 years. Matthew’s expertise lies in the areas of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-judgment modifications, high conflict cases, same sex divorce and litigation of large asset estates and complex financial matters. Matthew attended and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1992, Wayne State University Law School in 1997, and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1997. Matthew takes pride in the work he has done bringing justice to the lives of many clients who suffered at the hands of abusive spouses. Matthew enjoys assisting those who need help and relishes the opportunity to help the underdogs of the world stand up for themselves. Mathew is an avid runner, golfer, and cook, who enjoys spending time outside with his wife of 18 years and 15 year old son.
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32400 Telegraph Rd Ste 100, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025
550 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, MI, MI, 48170
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by KIM | February 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Outstanding support
Matt has been fighting for me and my children for close to a year now. Threw many hearings and motions filed, Matt had fought and won everytime I've had to go before the FOC or the judge. He knows how to handle the power and control situations very well. I'm so thankful for the support he has given m...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Matt Caplan
My marriage was contentious, abusive, and irreconcilable. I needed a way out and wondered how I would be able to support myself and my kids on a low-income teacher's salary. I was recommended to DAWN by a friend, and Matthew Caplan guided me through an ugly, bitter divorce, helped me put a personal...
Posted by Susan | May 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Matt Caplan has the strength and perseverance to fight for the righteous orders!
After years of horrific losses in the family court system I hired Matt Caplan. Within a short time his strength and perseverance has turned hopeless misaligned orders to righteous ones. My child and I are rightfully grateful.
Posted by Vicky | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I made the right choice!
I interviewed a couple attorneys before settling on the DAWN team. Could not be happier with my choice! Matt had my back the entire process and really kept me focused. I was kept aware of every single correspondence and concern. I felt very respected and that my thoughts and feelings were heard a...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Lawyer!!
Dawn Law is a highly successful firm, their focus is protecting women's rights and helping them to win their cases . I worked with Matthew Caplan and he was very attentive and diligent. I have full confidence in his procedures and he never made me doubt his sincerity in the 4 years that I have been...
"Matt is a first class attorney who is a zealous advocate for his clients, yet also a pleasure to work with on matters as opposing counsel. He is excellent in court with quick thinking and a commanding but respectful presence. He is held in high regard by his peers."
Personal injury lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2016
Top Attorney in North America by the Who's Who Directories, Top Attorneys of North America
1997 - Present
Attorney, Caplan & Associates, PC
1997 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Guest speaker - Support for the MS community
English
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Can my husband use videos of me in court?
20 Aug 2021
False information provided on a marriage license. - Previous marriages
23 Oct 2018
Does the statue of limitation relate to a divorce? We were married for 17 years and have been divorced since 2004.
05 May 2017