Latest Blog Posts By Category
-
-
Common Obstacles When Stepparents and Second Parents Adopt
Although being a stepparent is rewarding, many stepparents struggle when they encounter situations in which the legal rights associated with ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
FAQ: Father’s Rights
Fathers are entitled to the same parental rights as mothers when it comes to family law matters like child custody , visitation, and child support . ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
How Child Support Is Determined When a Parent Has No Income
If you don't have a source of income and cannot afford child support, you will still be required to make a monthly child support payment. If a parent ...
-
-
-
How Spousal Support Is Determined in Washington Divorces
Going through a divorce is an emotionally taxing experience. In addition to processing personal feelings, there are many technical areas to consider. ...
-
-
-
Important Estate Planning Matters to Handle After Divorce
When a Washington couple decides to divorce , much of their energy and emotions are tied up in the process. There are many issues that must be ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
McKinley Irvin Founders Featured in Seattle University School of Law Magazine
McKinley Irvin founders, Rita Irvin and Sands McKinley, have been featured in Seattle University School of Law’s article, “Founded by Alumni, Firm ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer With Experience In Gay & LGBT Divorce
Divorce is never easy, but there are specific issues that can arise when same-sex couples end a marriage despite the fact that Washington State family ...
-
-
-
Medical Decisions & Divorce: Why Khloe Kardashian Was Legally Responsible for Lamar Odom
By Brent Bohan , Associate Entertainment headlines came fast and furious when former NBA and reality TV star, Lamar Odom, was found unconscious at a ...
-
-
-
Is an Ex’s Remarriage Grounds to Modify Child Support?
Divorced individuals commonly find a new love and remarry. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 60% of divorced (or widowed) Americans had ...
-
-
-
McKinley Irvin Welcomes Brandy Andersson to our Kirkland Office
McKinley Irvin is pleased to announce that Brandy Andersson has joined the firm as a Senior Attorney in our Kirkland office. Practicing law since ...
-
-
-
Getting Divorced While Pregnant: The Legal Issues
When a couple is in the midst of divorce, pregnancy can be incredibly stressful. While some couples may choose to postpone the divorce until after the ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
Can Same-Sex Couples Still File for Domestic Partnership?
Washington State first created state-registered domestic partnerships (SRDPs) in 2007. Most domestic partnerships in the state were automatically ...
-
-
-
What Are the Parental Rights of Unmarried Parents?
Child custody is often complicated, but when the parents are unmarried, establishing parental rights can make custody , visitation, and child support ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
Social Media Habits to Avoid During a 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 ...
-
-
-
Reducing or Canceling Spousal Support Payments
There are many reasons an ex-spouse may feel like their spousal support order is no longer fair. Below, we discuss what can be done to reduce or ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
-
-
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 ...
-
-
-
Can Same-Sex Couples Still File for Domestic Partnership?
Washington State first created state-registered domestic partnerships (SRDPs) in 2007. Most domestic partnerships in the state were automatically ...
-
-
-
Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington
Child custody can be one of the most stressful parts of a Washington divorce. From evaluating parental fitness to addressing instances of child abuse ...
-
