Blog Posts in 2013
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Posted on Dec 11, 2013 By Lindsay Noel
When facing a divorce, your mind will likely be racing as you think about everything you want to protect, from your finances and property to your relationship with your children. In this post, we are ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2013 By Elizabeth A. Hoffman
When the homes of divorced or separated parents are far away from each other, or if either parent relocates a significant distance away, a long-distance parenting plan can provide the children and ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2013 By MCKINLEY IRVIN
McKinley Irvin has been named a Tier 1 firm in Seattle for Family Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2014. A total of nine law firms were named in the family ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2013 By Jamie R. Walker
A Domestic Violence Protection Order (sometimes shortened to “DVPO” and sometimes referred to as a “restraining order”) is one of the primary tools offered by the court system ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2013 By Marc T. Christianson
The laws of the vast majority of the United States instruct courts to divide a divorcing couple's assets and provide spousal support (alimony) in a "fair and equitable" manner. A fair ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2013 By Kim Schnuelle
Email. Texting. Facebook. Instagram. Any one of these methods of electronic communication can—and have—been used as evidence in court. For people going through a divorce, you should expect ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2013 By Lindsay D. Camandona
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis did it. Maybe. So did Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. Probably. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are still doing it. What is it these famous couples have been doing? They ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2013 By McKinley Irvin
We are proud to recognize two of our attorneys for their inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 in the field of Family Law: Marc Christianson and David Starks. Best Lawyers® is the ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2013 By McKinley Irvin
We recently took a good, long look at why our clients entrust McKinley Irvin attorneys with their important family law matters: they need someone who understands what they’re going through and ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2013 By Anthony Zorich
When a family law proceeding involves children, there is almost certainly heard argument over what is in the “best interests of the child.” Anyone involved in such a case should ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2013 By David Starks
Adopting a child from another country involves many legal steps, both in the U.S. and the country where the child lives. For a successful international adoption (sometimes referred to as an ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2013 By McKinley Irvin
McKinley Irvin is pleased to announce the publication of our comprehensive online Legal Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Parenting & Divorce in Washington State. Written by our own Jill Mullins, this ...
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Posted on Jul 17, 2013 By Elizabeth A. Hoffman
Having more than one person on your legal team may seem like a recipe for higher legal bills, but a team approach can actually help you keep costs down. How so? Because it allows for delegation of ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2013 By Lindsay Noel
Aside from the death of a loved one, a divorce is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. Finding a divorce lawyer can be a daunting task when you’re faced with so many ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2013 By Sands McKinley
We are proud to congratulate McKinley Irvin’s family lawyers who have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 Washington Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. Attorneys who earn the designation ...
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Posted on Jun 10, 2013 By Marc T. Christianson
On May 3, 2013, Governor Inslee signed into law the Uniform Collaborative Law Act ("UCLA"). This law formally establishes Collaborative Law as a unique legal process to resolve legal issues ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2013 By Jennifer Payseno
"Is my spouse hiding assets?" Many people contemplating divorce or already involved in divorce proceedings may ask that unsettling question. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to search ...
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Posted on May 22, 2013 By McKinley Irvin
Breaking up (a business) is hard to do. The number of small and closely-held businesses has increased over the years-and so has the number of business assets in need of allocation or division in ...
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Posted on May 21, 2013 By McKinley Irvin
McKinley Irvin family attorneys David Starks and Jennifer Payseno will be presenting via teleconference a 1.5 hour CLE on Equitable Distribution in Divorce. When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013, 11:00 ...
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Posted on May 6, 2013 By J. Blake Hilty
Family Law and Trial In a family law proceeding, the thought of trial can be intimidating. If a litigant reaches this point, it means the parties could not settle matters on their own, through ...
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Posted on Apr 22, 2013 By Lindsay D. Camandona
We're accustomed to people battling over kids, houses and bank accounts, but some of the items below boggle the mind with their eccentricity, specificity and downright meanness (see kidney). These ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2013 By Marc T. Christianson
If you are undergoing a divorce, you may find yourself in the position of needing to make significant purchases, such as a more reliable vehicle to transport children, furniture to outfit a separate ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2013 By Anthony Zorich
Couples struggling with a marriage are faced with many questions. Where did we go wrong? What do we do now? What is the best choice for me and my family? In some cases the answer may be a legal ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2013 By Elizabeth A. Hoffman
Planning for a child's college education can present unique challenges for divorced or separated parents. Because the parents may not communicate regularly, productively, or both, they may not ...
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Posted on Mar 25, 2013 By David Starks
In a divorce, retirement funds, retirement plans, mutual funds and benefits are commonly a family's largest assets and often become a hot topic of contention. Any portion of a retirement fund ...
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