Akiva Goldman

Akiva Goldman is the founder and owner of Goldman & Associates Law Firm in Troy, Michigan. His practice concentrates on family law, with additional experience in criminal matters. He assists clients involved in divorce, child custody, and related disputes, including people whose Michigan family law matters involve connections outside the state or country. Akiva has handled thousands of family law cases and addresses both the legal and personal consequences of family disputes.

Akiva attended Wayne State University for both undergraduate studies and law school, graduating from Wayne State University School of Law in 1986. His education established a foundation in legal procedure and advocacy before he built a practice concentrating on family and criminal law. Decades of handling divorce and parenting disputes have added experience with contested hearings, negotiation, and methods for resolving issues involving children and marital relationships.

Akiva has mediated hundreds of cases and is frequently requested to serve as a mediator. His family law work involves negotiating agreements and representing clients when disputes must be decided in court. He encourages people considering divorce to understand alternatives before filing, particularly when a negotiated approach may better serve the family’s needs. He also helps clients address difficult legal issues that can require ongoing coordination about parenting, support, and other responsibilities.

Akiva Goldman has received professional recognition for his family law work and has appeared in Michigan media, including television news programs and local reporting. He uses public educational videos to discuss divorce-related questions and legal options. His approach emphasizes explaining possible consequences and identifying workable solutions before conflict becomes prolonged litigation. He remains active in advising families with substantial and emotionally difficult disputes, drawing on extensive casework and mediation experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Goldman & Associates Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wayne State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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