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Washington LGBT Family Lawyer

Compassionate Legal Advocacy for LGBT Families

At McKinley Irvin, we believe every family is unique and special, and everyone deserves access to outstanding legal representation regardless of their sexual or gender orientation. We know 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.

Our firm has advocated for relationship and marriage equality since its founding. Attorneys at McKinley Irvin were among the first to provide education and guidance for lawyers and judges when the Domestic Partnership statute was passed, and 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 the Northwest Women's Law Center.


If you’re seeking knowledgeable and compassionate legal guidance for your family, McKinley Irvin is here to help. Contact us today at (206) 625-9600 or contact us online to discuss your situation and learn how we can support you in protecting your family and your rights!


Dedicated Support for LGBT Family Law Needs

If you need legal guidance concerning a gay divorce or other family law matters, 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 current 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.

Resources and Support for LGBT Family Law Matters

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 for 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.


Take the first step toward resolving your family law matter with confidence. Schedule a consultation with McKinley Irvin today to receive personalized guidance and dedicated support from our experienced LGBT family law attorneys in Washington!


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