McKinley Irvin Blogs from November 2018

• Divorcing an Addict or Alcoholic

  Nov 28, 2018
  Going through a divorce is hard enough, but when your spouse is an addict, the entire process can be much more challenging. Your spouse’s addiction may have been the reason for your divorce, or it could be a newly developed habit since you’ve decided to split. They may be addicted to prescription drugs, illegal substances, or alcohol. Whatever the situation, divorcing a spouse while they are dealing with addiction can be both painful and frustrating. Addicts often exhibit certain characteristics and behaviors that make it ...
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• My Ex Won't Follow the Divorce Decree. What Now?

  Nov 19, 2018
  What is a Divorce Decree? When a divorce is finalized, both parties are given a final legal document detailing all settlements and arrangements agreed to during the divorce process, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. This document is called a divorce decree, a dissolution decree, or divorce settlement agreement. When Your Ex Does Not Comply with Your Divorce Decree Unfortunately, not everyone follows their divorce decree as they should. If your spouse fails to abide by the divorce ...
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• Cyberstalking During Divorce

  Nov 7, 2018
  With social media apps, location tracking, and other online resources at our fingertips, protecting our privacy has become increasingly problematic. The digital age has made staying in contact with friends and family members easier than ever, but it has also created a new problem—cyberstalking. Cyberstalking is the act of harassing someone with the use of electronics, usually over email, through social media, or another digital outlets. Unfortunately, this has become a big problem in divorce cases. The divorce process is ...
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• U.S. News Recognizes McKinley Irvin in 2019 "Best Law Firms" for Family Law

  Nov 1, 2018
  2019 marks our firm’s eighth consecutive year receiving a Tier 1 Family Law Ranking in the Seattle metropolitan area from U.S. News–Best Lawyers®, and our second year to achieve a ranking in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. “It is an honor to be recognized for the work that we do to protect our clients and their families during times of crisis and change,” said Rita Herrera Irvin, founder of McKinley Irvin. “We are proud of our entire team, attorneys and staff, across all six offices, for what we have achieved ...
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