$ 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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Acquired: 1996
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Acquired: 1994
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535 S. Burdick Street, Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
32 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Support
Posted by Marcy McClellan | January 02, 2018 | Child Support
Child Support and Alimony Issue
Colleen charged me $140 for a 10 minute consultation and then would not help me with my lack of child support or alimony payments. When I couldn't make it to an appointment because of a work obligation, she insisted on charging me another $140 for not calling. Obviously, if I had that kind of money, ...
Ms. McClellan, I am sadden that you are very disappointed. When I first consulted with you, we meet for over ten minutes, you were scheduled for an hour. I offered you advice on how to address the problems you were facing. I thereafter answered a number of email correspondence providing you further assistance. You later contacted the office and indicated that you wished to see me again and retain my services. You scheduled an appointment that you failed to attend and did not notify my office in advance that you were unable to attend. I recognize that others have conflicts and often need to reschedule. However, I expect the same courtesy with my time. As such, when you failed to appear and did not call to provide us with notice that you would be unable to attend, you were told that you would have to pay in advance to secure another appointment. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Child Support
shenanigans!
used tactical delaying so paperwork had to be rewritten (and re-billed) several times; charged thousand$ for negotiating child support when F.O.C. would have done it for free-it's based on both party's income; I ran out of money because it took so long to get anything settled- when I was unable to m...
I am saddened that you were unable to achieve your desired result. Unfortunately, I was not representing you when you elected to mediate your matter and further you were unrepresented when you agreed to a modification of custody. When you finally came to me for assistance, we had to make the best of the agreement you had entered into without counsel. I truly wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
Posted by Clare | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
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 anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Child Support
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...
"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."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
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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