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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Portage, MI: 2026 rankings

32 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Portage: Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law, LFR Score 63/100; 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Gergely Law Offices PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 32.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Wood & Associates PLLC, 223 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #18.

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32 Portage divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 32 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Divorce and family lawyers in Kalamazoo ranking. See Divorce and family lawyers in Kalamazoo

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Portage at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Portage at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law633.3★ (16)Kalamazoo, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Gail M. Towne, Family Law Attorney624.7★ (40)Kalamazoo, 6 mi away——
3Attorney Nancy Kirkpatrick623.9★ (27)Kalamazoo, 6 mi away——
4Gergely Law Offices PC615.0★ (60)PortageOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Austin & Koffron614.9★ (30)Kalamazoo, 7 mi away——
6Law Office of Victor L. Bland603.9★ (47)Kalamazoo, 3 mi away——
7Markou Law604.2★ (37)Kalamazoo, 6 mi away——
8McIntyre Law Office, PC604.3★ (26)Kalamazoo, 5 mi away——
9Vlachos & Vlachos, P.C.593.8★ (33)Kalamazoo, 6 mi away——
10Miller Law585.0★ (3)Kalamazoo, 6 mi away——

All 32 divorce and family lawyers in Portage, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Portage

    #1 Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law

    Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    710 Howard St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law(269) 388-4353

  3. #3 Attorney Nancy Kirkpatrick

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    325 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Attorney Nancy Kirkpatrick(269) 978-3351

  5. #5 Austin & Koffron

    Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1516 Trimble Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    View profile for Austin & Koffron(269) 459-9500

  6. #6 Law Office of Victor L. Bland

    Based in Kalamazoo, 3 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4341 S Westnedge Ave #2202, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Law Office of Victor L. Bland(269) 382-6900

  7. #7 Markou Law

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 S Burdick St #1, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Markou Law(269) 382-2580

  8. #8 McIntyre Law Office, PC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6967 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for McIntyre Law Office, PC(269) 459-1400

  9. #9 Vlachos & Vlachos, P.C.

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5659 Stadium Dr #5, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Vlachos & Vlachos, P.C.(269) 375-6646

  10. #10 Miller Law

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    141 E Michigan Ave Unit 203, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Miller Law(269) 382-1808

  11. #11 Brueggemann & Sharma, P.C.

    Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4021 W Main St Ste 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
    View profile for Brueggemann & Sharma, P.C.(269) 349-4404

  12. #12 Erika Salerno Shadowens

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 E Water St #400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Erika Salerno Shadowens(269) 330-1541

  13. #13 Shelley A. Huffman, PLLC

    Based in Battle Creek, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 E Columbia Ave #205, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    View profile for Shelley A. Huffman, PLLC(269) 441-0606

  14. #14 Herbert Machnik Law Firm

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5830 Venture Park Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Herbert Machnik Law Firm(269) 399-6296

  15. #15 Your Path Family Law

    Based in Kalamazoo, 9 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5555 Gull Rd #205, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    View profile for Your Path Family Law(269) 888-2513

  17. #17 Wesley Todd PLLC, attorney at law

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    136 E Michigan Ave #800, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Wesley Todd PLLC, attorney at law(269) 267-1655

  18. #18 Wood & Associates PLLC

    Based in Battle Creek, 20 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 223 Google reviews, the most in Portage.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 223 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2943 W Dickman Rd, Springfield, MI 49037
    View profile for Wood & Associates PLLC(269) 841-5426

  20. #20 B.W. Morris, P.C.

    Based in Kalamazoo, 3 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    4230 S Westnedge Ave #5th, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for B.W. Morris, P.C.(269) 929-1854

  21. #21 Lawyer Wesley Todd

    Based in Battle Creek, 22 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 W Michigan Ave Ste 203, Battle Creek, MI 49017
    View profile for Lawyer Wesley Todd(269) 267-1655

  22. #22 Stancati, Hencken & Greenlee, PC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    902 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Stancati, Hencken & Greenlee, PC(269) 381-4471

  23. #23 Gary K Voshell PC

    Based in Portage

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5900 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Gary K Voshell PC(269) 342-1111

  24. #24 Podolsky and Wickham, PLLC

    Based in Battle Creek, 22 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 S Shore Dr Unit 329, Battle Creek, MI 49014
    View profile for Podolsky and Wickham, PLLC(269) 965-3185

  25. #25 Lennon Miller PLC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 S Rose St #900, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Lennon Miller PLC(269) 381-8844

How we ranked Portage divorce and family lawyers

We scored 32 Portage divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portage data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a divorce and family lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many divorce and family law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a divorce and family lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How much is the retainer, and what happens when it runs out?
  • Do you offer mediation or collaborative divorce?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Divorce and family lawyers in Portage: frequently asked questions

Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Portage?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Portage, MI is Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gail M. Towne, Family Law Attorney (#2) and Attorney Nancy Kirkpatrick (#3) follow. We ranked 32 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Portage?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 32 divorce and family lawyers serving Portage, MI. 3 of them are based in Portage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Portage are open 24/7?

2 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Portage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law (#1) and Gergely Law Offices PC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Portage work on weekends?

2 of 32 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Benefiel & Farrer Attorneys and Counselors at Law (#1) and Gergely Law Offices PC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Portage divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated divorce and family lawyers in Portage is 4.2★, with a median of 22 reviews. Wood & Associates PLLC has the most, 223 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank divorce and family lawyers?

Each divorce and family lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do divorce and family lawyers outside Portage count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portage city center, our service radius for divorce and family lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can divorce and family lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do divorce and family lawyers in Portage, MI charge?

Divorce and family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer. A fee that depends on securing a divorce or on the amount of support is not allowed under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $357 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Not always, but a lawyer can review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it, which is hard to undo later. Many firms offer limited-scope help for this. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Portage, MI ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Portage?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Portage

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 32 divorce and family lawyers serving Portage.

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