McKinley Irvin Tacoma Family Law Firm

Directions to our Tacoma office:

1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2000
Tacoma, WA 98402

Traveling from I-5 North or South

• Take the City Center/Tacoma Dome Exit and merge onto I-705.
• Take the A Street exit on the left toward City Center (do not enter Schuster Parkway to the right).
• Proceed through the traffic light at South 13^th Street.
• After the light, turn immediately into the visitor parking garage on your left that leads to underground parking.
• Park and follow the Building Entrance signs and arrows.
• You will walk through a series of doors. Follow the signs that say “To Main Lobby.”
• Take the escalator to the lobby. At the top, turn left and proceed to the second set of elevators, labeled “Floors 14-22.”
• Take the elevator to the 20^th floor and enter the double doors into Suite 2000.

Parking

Validated parking is offered in the parking garage below the 1201 Pacific Building. Please bring your parking voucher with you, so we can validate it when you are ready to depart. Street parking is also available around the building.

Tacoma Accommodations

We are located in the heart of downtown Tacoma. In any direction, there are restaurants within walking distance, including the Pacific Grill Restaurant two blocks south, Starbucks one block north, and many others, including The Matador, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Mexico Magico, The Forum, and The Fish Peddler. Several banks are also within walking distance, including US Bank, Columbia Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Commencement Bank.

1201 Pacific Building: In the lobby of our building, you’ll find the Pacific Coffee House & Deli.

Hotels: Should you need accommodations in Tacoma, hotels are within walking distance of our office.

• Courtyard Tacoma Downtown
• Hotel Murano

Childcare: For drop-in childcare referrals and information, you may use this complimentary service and online search.

• Child Care Aware

Pet Care: Dog daycare is available within minutes of our office. Call ahead for more information.

• The Hound Hangout
• Wet Noses Dry Paws

Tacoma Family Law FAQs

I live in Pierce County but work in King County. In which county should I file for divorce?

You should file for divorce with the clerk’s office in the county where you (or your spouse) currently live. However, your attorney does not need to be located in the same county where your divorce is filed. For instance, our Tacoma attorneys often represent clients that file for divorce in South King County, Kitsap County, and Thurston County, in addition to Pierce County. Learn more about the initial steps of divorce in our Guide to Getting a Divorce in Washington State.

What is the cost to meet with a Tacoma divorce lawyer?

The cost of a consultation varies depending on the attorney you meet with, so you should contact our Client Services team to determine which attorney is the best fit for your case and what the cost will be. McKinley Irvin offers in person, telephone, or videoconference meetings to provide the best service suited to your needs.

What are the “grounds for divorce” in Tacoma?

Washington is a no-fault state, therefore a spouse does not have to prove wrongdoing (like abuse, dishonesty or infidelity) to get a divorce. All that is required to file for divorce in Tacoma is for one spouse to believe the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Read about spousal misconduct considerations in our Guide to Getting a Divorce in Washington.

What is the process for stepparent adoption in Tacoma?

The stepparent adoption process in Tacoma is not as complicated as you might imagine. A McKinley Irvin family law attorney can guide you through every phase of the adoption process. Read our blog post, “The Stepparents Guide to Adoption,” to learn what must be done before your final hearing. Some counties, including Pierce County, are known for creating a particularly special finalization experience for families.

Tacoma Family Law Attorneys

Careers at McKinley Irvin Tacoma

McKinley Irvin’s Tacoma office hosts exceptional attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to helping clients during a time of need. We believe that in order to best serve our community, we must foster a work environment in which all team members can reach their full potential. We encourage professional growth by offering our employees training, mentorship, and a respect for work-life balance.

Interested in joining McKinley Irvin's team of professionals?

• Visit our Careers page for current job openings.

If you are interested in a career at McKinley Irvin in our Tacoma office, please contact Pia Bloom, Hiring Attorney, at careers@mckinleyirvin.com or (253) 256-1265.

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