McKinley Irvin Blogs from June 2022

• Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouses

  Jun 28, 2022
  Many people who receive Social Security retirement benefits aren’t aware that certain members of their family might also be eligible to receive benefits on their record. If a spouse, ex-spouse, or child meets certain requirements, they can receive a monthly payment of up to one-half of the retirement benefit amount they are attached to. It’s important to note that when an eligible family member receives Social Security payments, the other recipient’s benefits won’t decrease. How to Collect Social Security From an Ex-Spouse ...
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• Questions a Divorce Attorney Will Ask to Assess a Case

  Jun 24, 2022
  Without proper preparation, the first consultation with a divorce lawyer can be a daunting task. Divorce lawyers ask a series of questions about the marriage, family dynamics, finances, and other personal things. While it may feel invasive to answer some of these questions, the attorney is asking them for the sake of building a solid case. When getting ready for the first consultation with an attorney, it’s wise to prepare ahead of time by compiling documents and information that will be useful in the case. Below are some of ...
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• McKinley Irvin Named One of Washington's Best Places to Work

  Jun 20, 2022
  We are proud to announce that McKinley Irvin has been named one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 100 Best Workplaces in Washington for 2022. This recognition is driven by employee feedback. The Puget Sound Business Journal partners with Quantum Workplace to anonymously survey hundreds of companies each year. Survey results are then graded and scored to create a list of finalists. Here is what some of our employees had to say about working at McKinley Irvin: “McKinley Irvin is a wonderful place to work …. Those in leadership ...
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• MI Welcomes New Partner John Rosecrans

  Jun 17, 2022
  McKinley Irvin is pleased to welcome John Rosecrans as a partner in our Kirkland Office. John joins the firm after years of managing a thriving small law practice. He represents clients in all family law matters and has considerable experience litigating high net worth dissolutions and complex child custody cases. John is highly regarded in the legal community for his experience as a family law attorney and pro tempore Superior Court Commissioner. He has been recognized by his peers as a top attorney in Washington, being ...
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• Modifying a Child Support Order Due to a Disability

  Jun 14, 2022
  When an ex-spouse becomes disabled and can no longer work or can only work part time, it can be stressful for both them and their former spouse if the injured party is responsible for paying alimony or child support. Not only does the disabled individual have to adjust to new limitations, but the party who receives these regular payments may be worried about their financial dependency. Parents in Washington are considered responsible for the financial needs of their children up until 18 years of age or graduation of high ...
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• Is Washington a Community Property State?

  Jun 13, 2022
  When a couple gets divorced in Washington, the courts will take a community property approach to divide their assets. Under community property law, all of the items the divorcing parties acquired during their marriage will be considered marital property, which will then be split equally among them. In Washington, community property generally includes the following: The income both parties earned during the marriage. This includes retirement benefits, interest earned on investments, capital gains, and other assets. Property ...
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• McKinley Irvin Welcomes Senior Attorney Rachel Bender

  Jun 10, 2022
  McKinley Irvin is excited to announce that Rachel Bender has joined the firm as a Senior Attorney. Rachel is an experienced courtroom attorney who focuses her practice on high net worth divorces, property distribution, UCCJEA issues, non-parent custody, and domestic violence matters. Named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® every year since 2018, she has been recognized repeatedly by her peers as a top attorney in Washington. She has also been included in the Top Women Lawyers list by Seattle Met and maintains a 10.0 “Superb” ...
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• Family Law Attorney Nathan Julius Joins McKinley Irvin in Seattle

  Jun 1, 2022
  McKinley Irvin is pleased to welcome attorney Nathan Julius to the firm. Nathan will serve clients from our Seattle office in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, relocation, legal separation, and domestic violence. Nathan is an accomplished trial attorney with a strong history of litigation success. Nevertheless, he strives to resolve cases in a manner that is the least stressful for his client, often through pre-trial settlement. Having formerly practiced bankruptcy law, Nathan has a ...
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