About

Mark Bank is a highly respected lawyer in Birmingham, Michigan, with over 20 years of experience specializing in complex matrimonial matters. Mark A. Bank is a distinguished lawyer in Birmingham, Michigan, whose legal career has been dedicated to handling complex matrimonial cases for more than two decades. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades and recognitions for his exceptional legal skills and expertise. Since 2009, Mark Bank has consistently been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan" by Michigan Super Lawyers. Additionally, he has been consistently listed as one of the top family law attorneys in the country by Best Lawyers in America and as one of the premier family law attorneys in Michigan by Michigan Super Lawyers. Mark Bank is also a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where he serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Continuing Legal Education Committee. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, and has handled divorce cases across the country, being admitted pro hac vice in several states. In addition to his legal practice, Mark Bank is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Michigan State University College of Law, where he teaches Domestic Relations and Matrimonial Practice. He has also taught Family Law at the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law. Mark Bank is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the George Washington University National Law Center. He is actively involved in various organizations, including the University of Michigan Alumni Association of Greater Detroit, the Donor Advisory Board of Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and the Friends Committee of the University of Michigan Department of Urology. As a Trustee of the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education, Mark Bank is committed to serving his community and making a positive impact. He has also authored several publications on family law topics, demonstrating his commitment to sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. Publications include: Michigan Property Division Law and Analysis, Beyond Rinvelt: Where Do Prenuptials Agreements Go From Here?, The Uncertain State of Michigan Equitable Distribution Law Post Reeves, and The Initial Consultation with Your Divorce Lawyer: What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect.

Legal Issues

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Certificates

Fellow
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Honoree
Best Lawyers

Honoree
Michigan SuperLawyers

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Experience

• Partner
  Bank Rifkin
  
• 
  The Law Office of John F. Schaefer
  1994

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