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• Adoption

  • FAQ: Adopting a Child in Washington

    Deciding to adopt a child is a huge step that will substantially impact the lives of everyone involved. For those hoping to become adoptive parents, ...

• Bellevue Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Case Law

  • 2016 Seattle Family Law Speaker Series CLEs

    These lunchtime CLEs hosted by McKinley Irvin are free and offer 1.0 live CLE credit. There are a limited number of seats. To reserve yours, email ...

• Celebrity Family Law News

  • Bezos Divorce: Does Adultery Affect Divorce in Washington State?

    Since Jeff Bezos announced his divorce from wife MacKenzie on Wednesday, 1/9, reports have surfaced about his alleged relationship with former TV news ...

• Child Custody

  • Splitting Custody for the Fourth of July

    Although child custody plans are supposed to help parents cooperate and move forward accommodating their children’s needs, they don’t always work out ...

• Child Support

  • Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support

    Child support cases can be incredibly complex and overwhelming, which is why we have compiled and answered some frequently asked questions. To learn ...

• Collaborative Divorce

  • Collaborative Law: A Court-Free Path to Resolution

    By Theresa Lorella , McKinley Irvin Senior Attorney Most people, including attorneys, use the term “collaborate” to mean working together ...

• Co-Parenting

  • Co-Parenting During Spring Break

    Determining how co-parents will allocate the time they get to spend with their children during spring break can sometimes be challenging. When ...

• Divorce

  • Common Divorce Issues High Net Worth Couples Face

    Each divorce presents a unique set of challenges to overcome so both spouses can move on to the next phase of their lives. However, when spouses with ...

• Estate Planning

  • How a Divorce Can Impact Your 401(k) and Retirement Planning

    Most people are aware that when a couple divorces, they must decide what to do with their home and divvy up the bank accounts and other assets ...

• Everett Office

  • Common Divorce Issues High Net Worth Couples Face

    Each divorce presents a unique set of challenges to overcome so both spouses can move on to the next phase of their lives. However, when spouses with ...

• Family Law

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Guides

  • Can Divorced Families be Healthy Families? [Infographic]

    For more information on how to prioritize healthy family relationships during and after divorce: Telling Your Children About Divorce How to ...

• In the Media

  • McKinley Irvin ranked in 2021 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & Best Lawyers

    For the tenth consecutive year, McKinley Irvin has earned a Tier 1 Family Law Ranking in the Seattle metropolitan area from U.S. News–Best Lawyers®. ...

• Issaquah Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Kirkland Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• LGBT Law

  • Basics of LGBTQ Divorce

    In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, granting LGBTQ individuals the same privileges that heterosexual couples ...

• Living Wills

  • Common Issues When Seniors Get Divorced

    The divorce rate among people over the age of 55 has significantly increased over the last few decades, according to The Wall Street Journal . Whether ...

• Marriage

  • 7 Marriage Questions Every Engaged Couple Should Ask to Avoid Divorce

    Before you and your significant other tie the knot, make sure you both have the same expectations going into your marriage. When couples communicate ...

• News

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Parental Rights

  • Determining Parent Visitation Outside the Courtroom

    When parents divorce or legally separate, not wanting to involve the court or child support system in their personal lives is common. If the parents ...

• Portland Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Puyallup Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Relationship Agreements

  • How Does Wealth Affect Divorce?

    A dissolution of marriage is, in many ways, like the dissolution of a business when it comes to assets and property. The financial holdings of the ...

• Resources

  • Whether or Not to File for Divorce During the Current Health Crisis

    By Theresa Lorella , McKinley Irvin Senior Attorney People thinking about divorce or separation as COVID guidelines went into place have fallen under ...

• Same Sex Marriage

  • Two Unique Issues in a Same-Sex Divorce

    Although the basics of the divorce process are essentially the same for heterosexual and same-sex couples, there are a few unique challenges the ...

• Seattle

  • Legal Insights on the Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Divorce

    The world’s richest person, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, is getting divorced. Today, Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos announced over Twitter the end ...

• Seattle Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Social Media

  • Bad Social Media Habits to Avoid During Your Divorce

    Divorce is challenging, which is why so many people take to the most readily available outlet they know to vent their emotions: social media. Social ...

• Spousal Support

  • Common Legal Challenges Blended Families Face During the Divorce Process

    The number of blended families has grown significantly over the last decade. From people cohabiting together outside of marriage to gay marriages and ...

• Tacoma Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...

• Third Party Custody

  • Do Grandparents Have Legal Custody Rights?

    Under Washington law, grandparents do not have legal custody or visitation rights to their grandchildren. This was not always the case – Washington ...

• Unmarried Couples

  • Financial Obligations of Ending a Long-Term Relationship

    Married couples aren’t the only ones entitled to legal rights after a breakup, at least not in Washington state. Although Washington law doesn’t ...

• Vancouver Office

  • Making Family Law Services Affordable

    We are excited to announce that McKinley Irvin has partnered with LexFin, a lending company that provides affordable financing plans for family law ...