August

McKinley Irvin Blogs from August 2021

  • FAQ: Stepchild Adoption In Oregon

    FAQ: Stepchild Adoption In Oregon Oregon residents who want to adopt a stepchild should work closely with an experienced adoption attorney who can take the time to walk them through each phase of the process. In this blog, our attorneys answer common questions that clients ask us about adopting stepchildren in Oregon. Question #1: Can a stepparent adopt a stepchild in Oregon? A: If a stepparent wants to adopt a stepchild, they must be an Oregon resident for at least 6 months and both biological parents must give consent. However, permission from both ...
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  • McKinley Irvin Welcomes Attorney Jane Malico

    McKinley Irvin Welcomes Attorney Jane Malico McKinley Irvin is pleased to welcome family law attorney Jane Malico to our Kirkland and Seattle offices. Before joining MI, Jane was a principal at Turtle Malico PLLC, where she guided clients through complex family law issues. Her former law partner will be relocating out of the area. Jane brings diverse experience to the firm. Prior to practicing law, she owned and operated a small business, worked as a sales director for a high-technology firm, and served in the Washington Air National Guard as an intelligence officer. ...
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  • David Starks Named 2022 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year”

    David Starks Named 2022 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” We are proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has named David Starks the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for family law in the Seattle Metro Area. David is a fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and a recognized leader on international family law issues, difficult custody disputes, and dissolutions involving significant financial assets and business interests. Best Lawyers selects only one “Lawyer of the Year” for each practice area and geographic location, making this accolade particularly significant. ...
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  • 19 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Listed in 2022's The Best Lawyers in America

    19 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Listed in 2022's The Best Lawyers in America 19 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Listed in 2022’s The Best Lawyers in America McKinley Irvin is proud to announce that 19 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Attorneys listed in Best Lawyers are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process. A total of 55 family law attorneys in Washington state are included in The Best Lawyers in America list. With 8 attorneys listed as Best Lawyers and 10 recognized as Ones to ...
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  • McKinley Irvin Welcomes Attorney Margaret Quartararo in Tacoma

    McKinley Irvin Welcomes Attorney Margaret Quartararo in Tacoma We are happy to announce that family law attorney Margaret Quartararo has joined the firm in our Tacoma office. Margaret earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2018 and served as a judicial law clerk with the Washington State Court of Appeals before joining us. Margaret will represent clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, and parenting plan modifications. She is particularly skilled in helping parents navigate divorce in a way that protects the best ...
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