McKinley Irvin Blogs from December 2016

• How You May Be Sabotaging Yourself in a Divorce

  Dec 14, 2016
  In a divorce, there is a fine line between zealously protecting yourself during proceedings (even if things seem to be going amicably) and becoming too aggressive. Aggressive behaviors are often the catalyst of lengthy and contentious legal battles, while, in fact, most divorce cases are settled outside of court through negotiation or using tools such as mediation to find solutions to issues in a non-adversarial manner. Even in the face of major disagreements, remember there are ways you can avoid sabotaging yourself and ...
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• DIY Divorce: 3 Things You Should Know

  Dec 7, 2016
  It’s not uncommon for some couples to choose not to work with an attorney and instead handle their divorce themselves. Sometimes, they hope to save money, and other times, they feel that an attorney isn’t necessary. However, in most cases, a do-it-yourself divorce isn’t the best plan – for reasons you may not realize at the time. Planning a DIY divorce? Here are three things you should consider: Divorce takes time. Do you have the time it will take to research Washington divorce laws, gather all the necessary documentation, ...
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