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Washington Gay & LGBT Family Lawyer

At McKinley Irvin, we believe that every family is unique and special, and that everyone deserves access to outstanding legal representation regardless of their sexual or gender orientation. We know that nothing is more important to you than your family, no matter how you define it. As Washington's premier family law firm, we are passionate about equal justice and fair treatment for all members of the LGBT community.

In fact, our firm has advocated for relationship and marriage equality since our founding. Attorneys at McKinley Irvin were among the first to provide education and guidance for lawyers and judges when both the Domestic Partnership statute was passed and when marriage equality became the law in Washington.

We support prominent LGBT organizations, including the LGBT Bar Association of Washington Foundation (QLaw Foundation) and its sister organization, the QLaw Association, Lifelong Aids Alliance, The Human Rights Campaign, Equal Rights Washington, and Legal Voice, formerly called the Northwest Women's Law Center.

Premier Gay & LGBT Divorce Representation in Washington

If you need legal guidance concerning a gay divorce or other family law matter, please contact McKinley Irvin at your earliest convenience and schedule an appointment. Our practice areas include gay separation, same-sex child custody, same-sex divorce, and more. We are committed to meeting the family law needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in Washington.

As such, we stay up to date on the relevant issues related to this challenging area of law. McKinley Irvin attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in LGBT family law, having represented many LGBT clients in dissolution actions involving property, financial, child support, and child custody issues. Our firm also frequently handles second parent adoption issues. The legal team at McKinley Irvin proudly serves same-sex families throughout Washington with offices in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and Puyallup.

Our LGBT Divorce & Family Law Resources

Gay and LGBT family law is constantly evolving. To help our clients understand the unique challenges associated with this area of law, we offer an online guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Parenting & Divorce in Washington State. For additional information, we encourage you to browse our blog, where you can find informational articles and legal updates. Connect with a member of our helpful legal staff to learn more about how one of McKinley Irvin's Washington LGBT family law lawyers can help you.


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