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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 ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Child Custody Terms Coparents Need to Know
When parents separate or are otherwise not in a relationship, deciding how they will coparent their children is a critical step. A legal agreement – ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Establishing Paternity in Washington State
Two people in a marriage or domestic partnership are automatically presumed to be the parents of any child born inside their relationship. When the ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Judge Scott Collier (Ret.) Joins McKinley Irvin as a Mediator and Arbitrator
We are proud to announce that Judge Scott Collier (Ret.) has joined McKinley Irvin as a mediator and arbitrator after a distinguished career on the ...
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Establishing Paternity in Washington State
Two people in a marriage or domestic partnership are automatically presumed to be the parents of any child born inside their relationship. When the ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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An Overview of the Financial Effects of Divorce
Divorce will affect every facet of your life, including your finances. Before you file, it is important to understand how the separation will ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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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 ...
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Establishing Paternity in Washington State
Two people in a marriage or domestic partnership are automatically presumed to be the parents of any child born inside their relationship. When the ...
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Pet Custody in Washington
As many people develop a deep connection with their pets and treat them as an essential part of their family, the matter of which spouse gets to keep ...
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