McKinley Irvin Blogs from October 2020

• Talking to a Divorce Lawyer: What Do They Need to Know?

  Oct 28, 2020
  If one were to hire a security team, one would need to disclose any threats against them so that the team could protect them properly, right? One wouldn’t forget to tell the team about recent threats against them or points of weakness in their home, at least not if they wanted the security team to do their job correctly. Well, think of a divorce attorney as head of security. When hiring a divorce attorney, they need to know all of the applicable details of your case in order to protect your best interests. Simply put, if ...
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• Divorce and COVID-19: Making Halloween Fun for Kids

  Oct 22, 2020
  This year, many parents will not be trick-or-treating with their children on Halloween and will instead stay home to avoid the risk of contracting COVID-19. On top of the pandemic, parents who have recently gone through a divorce and alternate custody on holidays may be concerned that their children will struggle with so much change. While Halloween may look different this year, the following tips can help you keep your kids safe and still have fun. Each of the activities we discuss below can easily be used by the parent who ...
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• McKinley Irvin Welcomes Eric Leavitt to our Vancouver Office

  Oct 9, 2020
  McKinley Irvin is excited to welcome family law attorney Eric Leavitt to our Vancouver office. Eric represents clients in divorce, custody, and other family law matters. As a father of four, family is the most important aspect of Eric’s life. As an attorney, he understands the difficulties his clients face not only legally, but emotionally, when faced with a divorce or child custody situation. Helping clients in those situations is one of the reasons he chose to practice family law. Eric is dedicated to helping families that ...
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• Three Benefits of Seeking Therapy During Divorce

  Oct 1, 2020
  Divorce is a major change in your life that can cause a substantial amount of stress. We know that the outcome of your divorce will impact your future and your family’s future, which is why we urge individuals to seek therapy during his time to help them manage powerful emotions like pain, anger, sadness, and fear. Although many people are reluctant to see a therapist, doing so can help you process complex feelings you have regarding the divorce process. Benefit #1: Support to Help You Cope with Stress The stress of your ...
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