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My specialty is family law, and my approach is focused on helping clients navigate the complex and emotional experience of famiy law issues including divorce, determining parenting time, child custody and support, dividing property and deciding alimony. My goal is always the best possible outcome given my client's objectives. i also seek to minimize the negative emotional and economic impact of the divorce process on children within the family system. (Studies have shown that children in high conflict divorces do not do as well later in life, as the children in low conflict divorces.) While I am a fierce advocate for my clients, I never deliberately fan the flames of conflict and anger that may hinder the process of resolving the case or that eventually have a harmful affect on the children.
I guide my cients through every step of the divorce process, from filing the initial petition, preparing for and attending mediation, participating in settlement conferences and if necessary, preparing for trial. While most of my cases settle out of court, I have the experience to manage your case through a fuill blown divorce trial. My trial experience in divorce, includes establishment of child custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance/alimony, and the division of marital property. I have also litigated modification of child custody and parenting time for marital and non-marital children, modification of child support, enforcement of orders for spousal maintenance and child support, grand parent custody and visitation, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders.
Prior to becoming an attorney, owned a small business, and I draw on that experience to negotiate fair and equitable property settlements, parenting plans, and even prenuptial agreements that help protect the rights and assets of soon to become newlyweds.
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2012
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Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by carine | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great outstanding and representation in my case and settlement. Expertise, commitment and dedication in achieving an outcome that was satisfactory.
Posted by Benjamin | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
We hired Michael after a year of back and forth with my custody case, he has been amazing since the first day, working tirelessly for us, and our case. Even the smallest doubt, he’d get back to me almost immediately at almost any hour of the day, simply the best. The fact that after 6 years, we got...
Posted by Chad | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Fink and his team has been an incredibly valuable asset in navigating and completing the arduous journey that is the very flawed and antiquated legal system of family law.
Posted by Tammy | November 21, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I recently took an Assets and Debts class for Paralegals through the Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE). Mr. Fink taught two (2) topics within the class in regard to QDROs and Retirement Plans and Drafting Property Division Spreadsheets and Marital Settlement Agreements. I found the informati...
Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
When I first called Mike the prior law firm representing me said that as a father, one overnight a week was a “win” for my son who’s a year old. I refused to believe that was true and when I called Mike he agreed. I instantly switched console over to Mr. Fink and instantly saw a difference in represe...
"Michael is a personable and highly capable attorney. I have no doubt that any client of his is in great hands. I highly recommend him!"
Personal injury lawyer
Family lawyer
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
New England Scholar, New England Law | Boston
2010
CALI Excellence for the Future - Contracts, Center for Computer Assisted Learning
2018 - Present
Partner, Michael Fink Law, PA
2012 - 2018
Senior Associate, Arnold Rodman & Kretchmer, PLLC
2012 - 2012
Investigator, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
2011 - 2011
Summer Associate, Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
2011 - 2011
Legal Writer, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
2011 - 2011
Student Lawyer, New England Law Boston Clinical Law Office
2012 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
2012 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Father was awarded spousal maintenance.
Father awarded 7 consecutive months of parenting time in his home state.
2012
JD - Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
2009
Master of Public Affairs
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Intake and Conficts Checks, Financial Documents, Case Management, Parenting Plans, Working with Child Custody and Parenting Time Experts, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
2017
Discovery
2016
Discovery
2016
Discovery, Evidence
2016
Case Management, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Parenting Plans, Working with Experts in Child Custody Cases
2015
Ethics, Discovery, Tax and Financial Information
2014
International Service of Process
2014
Child Support and Custody Issues
English
Legal Answers
Sold house without knowing?
19 Nov 2024
Grandchild under CPS investigation, mom is in jail, dad no contact in 5 years no child support, rec of parentage only
14 Nov 2024
Can my divorce be vacated if me and my x husband no longer want this?
07 Oct 2024