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Common Obstacles When Stepparents and Second Parents Adopt
Although being a stepparent is rewarding, many stepparents struggle when they encounter situations in which the legal rights associated with ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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On the Future of Law: Comments on the ABA Futures Commission's Issues Paper
By Sands McKinley, Founder On November 3, 2014 the American Bar Association's (ABA) Commission on the Future of Legal Services released an Issues ...
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Bezos Divorce: Does Adultery Affect Divorce in Washington State?
Since Jeff Bezos announced his divorce from wife MacKenzie on Wednesday, 1/9, reports have surfaced about his alleged relationship with former TV news ...
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Mental Illness & Child Custody
Parental Mental Illness & Child Custody Navigating the complexities of a custody case is challenging for any parent. Still, when mental illness is ...
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Paying Child Support: Income Withholding
Income Withholding for Child Support in Washington State Income withholding is a process where a portion of an individual's paycheck is automatically ...
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Collaborative Law: A Court-Free Path to Resolution
By Theresa Lorella, McKinley Irvin Senior Attorney Most people, including attorneys, use the term “collaborate” to mean working together ...
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Tips to Make Long-Distance Co-Parenting Work
A non-residential co-parent is a parent who lives apart from their child but maintains a significant role in their life. This arrangement can arise ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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Inheritance and Divorce
People contemplating or going through divorce frequently wonder which assets are subject to property division and which are not. For example, many ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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What Does a Divorce Attorney Do?
Roles & Responsibilities of a Divorce Lawyer Below, we outline how attorneys help their clients with specific facets of the divorce process. It is ...
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Can Divorced Families be Healthy Families? [Infographic]
For more information on how to prioritize healthy family relationships during and after divorce: Telling Your Children About Divorce How to ...
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McKinley Irvin Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
McKinley Irvin is honored to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings published by Best Lawyers in America®. This ...
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Considerations When Selling Your Home After a Divorce
The decision to sell a family home after a divorce is a significant one, often fraught with emotional and financial implications. Several factors may ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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The Potential Challenges in an LGBTQ Divorce
The fight for marriage equality was a hard-won victory for the LGBTQ+ community. However, the legal landscape surrounding divorce for same-sex couples ...
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Medical Decisions & Divorce: Why Khloe Kardashian Was Legally Responsible for Lamar Odom
By Brent Bohan, Associate Entertainment headlines came fast and furious when former NBA and reality TV star, Lamar Odom, was found unconscious at a ...
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Inheritance and Divorce
People contemplating or going through divorce frequently wonder which assets are subject to property division and which are not. For example, many ...
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McKinley Irvin Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
McKinley Irvin is honored to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings published by Best Lawyers in America®. This ...
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What Are the Advantages of Arbitration in Family Law Matters?
Understanding Arbitration Arbitration is a private, contractual method of dispute resolution where the parties involved agree to submit their ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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How Does Wealth Affect Divorce?
A dissolution of marriage is, in many ways, like the dissolution of a business when it comes to assets and property. The financial holdings of the ...
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Whether or Not to File for Divorce During the Current Health Crisis
By Theresa Lorella, McKinley Irvin Senior Attorney People thinking about divorce or separation as COVID guidelines went into place have fallen under ...
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Can Same-Sex Couples Still File for Domestic Partnership?
Washington State first created state-registered domestic partnerships (SRDPs) in 2007. Most domestic partnerships in the state were automatically ...
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McKinley Irvin Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
McKinley Irvin is honored to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings published by Best Lawyers in America®. This ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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Social Media Habits to Avoid During a Divorce
Divorce is challenging, which is why so many people take to the most readily available outlet they know to vent their emotions: social media. Social ...
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How Long Does Spousal Support Last?
Divorce is a complex process that involves numerous financial considerations, each with the potential to significantly impact one's economic ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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What is the Difference Between Custody and Guardianship?
Guardianship and custody are similar but distinct concepts that describe the legal relationships between an adult and a child. The main difference ...
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Financial Obligations of Ending a Long-Term Relationship
Married couples aren’t the only ones entitled to legal rights after a breakup, at least not in Washington state. Although Washington law doesn’t ...
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What to Do When a Spouse Empties Joint Bank Accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, and financial matters can quickly become contentious. One particularly sensitive issue is the handling of joint bank ...
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