$ 250-325 per hour
I focus on assisting families that are stuggling with various family law matters. I not only vigilanty represent individuals while navigating the emotional and legal processes they face, but I assist parties in mediating their disputes. My experience permits me to guide parties through the process of: divorce, separate maintenance, custody disputes, paternity actions, child support disputes, spousal support requests, property division, adoptions, marital settlement agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, and neglect proceedings.
$ 250-325 per hour
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535 S. Burdick Street, Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
32 Client Reviews
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Posted by Clare | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Best Attorney
Attorney Markou has been there for me throughout numberous custody, parenting time issues, and child support changes. She is the only attorney that I will use because I believe that she cares about whats best for the kids. She is very supportive of the whats RIGHT! She always makes herself available ...
Posted by Nancy | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Alimony
Colleen Markou
Colleen Markou worked with me for a post divorce alimony case.. She was able to make me feel comfortable going back to court with an ex that had been abusive. She was also able to recover a large amount of back payments from him. She is very professional and honest in what she can and cannot do. ...
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Debt Collection
Amazing and Professional
I hired Colleen to take care of several matters for me. One was dealing with a collection dispute. The other was working with FOC to reestablish and review my current child support order. In both cases I was very glad that I had Colleen on my side. She was professional and efficient. My cases we...
Posted by Michael | February 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Colleen Markou was amazing!
Attorney Markou handeled my divorce case and did an amazing job! Colleen was tasked with a situation where there was a conflict of interest with my case and the judge in the county where my divorce case was to be heard. Ms. Markou, immediatly contacted the SCAO (State Court Administrative Office) a...
Posted by Stephanie | December 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Best divorce attorney
Colleen is extremely knowledgable and wonderful to work with. She was very compassionate and understanding. Additionally, she is very responsive. She understands the laws and the legal process as well as the emotional process of divorce. She made it very easy and I would highly recommend her to a...
"Colleen Markou is not only a zealous advocate and efficient litigator, she is also a highly effective mediator. She comes up with very unique resolutions and has a no nonsense approach. I endorse this lawyer fully."
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen does a great job for her clients and I enjoy working with her on behalf of our clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is professional, diligent and highly competent. She does a wonderful job for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is a great advocate for her clients and always represents their interests passionately."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26
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"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is an impassioned advocate for her clients and is always well prepared."
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is a remarkable family law attorney. Colleen is able to balance passionate advocacy for her clients with reason and understanding in an area of law that is so emotionally fueled. Colleen is extremely knowledgable, thoughtful, strong and compassionate. I highly recommend Colleen."
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2015 - Present
Attorney, Colleen Markou Law PC
1997 - Present
Attorney, Stancati & Assoc, PLC
1994 - 1997
Law Clerk, Kalamazoo County Circuit Court
1988 - 1992
Credit Analyst, Gainer Bank
1997 - Present
Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2014 - 2016
Character and Fitness Committee, State Bar of MichiganMember
2013 - 2015
State Bar of Michigan Family Law CouncilMember
1998 - 2003
Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals
1995 - 2000
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Court awards father temporary custody
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BBA
2016
Social Media and Divorce
2016
English
Legal Answers
Does anyone know the total cost to file for father's rights to be terminated and my husband to adopt my child?
06 Jul 2017
If my wife and I agree on a set amount of child support, will the courts change it if it is less than what they calculate it as?
10 Apr 2017
I have been married for less than 2 years, she wants a divorce, what is she entitled to?
20 May 2013