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Washington Divorce Attorneys

Our Commitment to You

For many people, divorce can be one of life’s most daunting and emotionally taxing experiences. Respecting that fact, our mission as a firm is rooted in two equally important goals:

  1. To deliver successful legal results for our clients
  2. To provide compassionate, attentive, and personalized client service throughout each case

Providing Assistance in All Areas of Divorce

We have represented thousands of clients in divorce proceedings involving the following areas:

Or, if you and your spouse would like to consider legal separation first, we can also help.

The unique circumstances of each case frequently give rise to other laws that intersect with or impact a divorce case, such as:

  • Laws related to tax
  • Real estate
  • ERISA
  • Military retirement and benefits
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Executive compensation
  • Privately held businesses
  • Wills and trusts
  • Criminal law
  • Domestic violence
  • International treaties

We Handle All Matters Related to Divorce in Washington

McKinley Irvin is a leader in complex and emerging areas of family law. Our attorneys understand where family law and other laws intersect, and many have developed proficiency in specific types of divorce cases and subspecialties of family law.

Some of These Unique Case Types Include:

  • Complex Property and Debt Distribution Issues: This includes cases involving community or separate property interests in family businesses, privately held companies, partnerships, stock options and other executive compensation arrangements, professional practices, unique investment vehicles, collectibles, spousal support (alimony payments), and debt division.
  • Contested Child Custody: Divorces and relocation cases involving child custody disputes can be complex and difficult, often times involving court appointed professionals or investigators whose findings and opinions can significantly impact the case. Once set in motion, the findings and orders entered by the court can be very difficult to reverse or change in the future. Many of our attorneys are proficient in representing clients in contested child custody matters and dedicated to the protection of mothers' and fathers' rights.
  • Gray Divorce: We can address the unique issues that arise when one or both parties in a divorce are over the age of 50.
  • Military Divorce: This includes addressing military retirement benefits and processing service for deployed military personnel.
  • International Divorce: We can handle divorces that include unique challenges in identifying, valuing, and distributing community and separate property located in countries outside of the US, as well as international treaties that govern child custody determinations, collection of child support, and enforcement of judgments.
  • Gay and Lesbian Divorce: Our firm has represented members of the LGBT community for over twenty years, and we have always been staunch supporters of universal marriage equality.
  • Divorce Resolved Through Alternative Dispute Resolution: Most divorce cases are settled out of court using a form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration, collaborative divorce, or cooperative divorce. All forms require successful negotiation skills and strategy. In representing our clients, every McKinley Irvin divorce lawyer negotiates from a position of strength, which has proven to be the most successful negotiation strategy for more than 20 years.
  • High Conflict Divorce Litigation: Most divorce cases are resolved by agreement between the parties, but some are not. For high conflict cases or cases that go to trial, it is critical for the law firm you hire to have experienced, proven divorce litigators. Our firm's lawyers are among the most experienced, proven divorce litigators in the communities we serve and have been for over twenty years.

Our clients receive exceptional personal service, support, and strategies tailored to their unique needs.

If you are experiencing a family law related matter, contact us to schedule a consultation.

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Client testimonials

    "I knew I had a great team looking out for my best interest."
    My daughter is the sunshine of my life. I felt despair and a sense of helplessness on the day I was served. On the first appointment day when I arrived at the office and sat down with my lawyer, I knew I had made the right decision. From the beginning of my case to conclusion, I knew I had a great team looking out for my best interest (and the best interest of my child). Thank you McKinley Irvin!
    - Christine P.
    "Thanks for all the work for our family over the past year."
    Thanks for all the work for our family over the past year. We’re really glad you are on our side.
    - P.O.
    "I always felt my specific needs were very well represented and that I could count on David to be a trusted adviser."
    David remained very level headed and family focused throughout our proceedings. That said, I always felt my specific needs were very well represented and that I could count on David to be a trusted adviser during an otherwise difficult time.
    - T.M.
    "We would highly recommend the knowledgeable and dedicated law firm of McKinley Irvin to anyone who might be seeking legal services."
    In our search for a reputable law firm to handle my sister’s divorce case, we explored our options until we found the McKinley Irvin law firm. McKinley Irvin has, through our experience, proven to be compassionate, understanding and patient during the long term process of my sister’s case. Due to her disabilities she needed more than the legalities and McKinley Irvin was able to provide their knowledge as well as the assurance to my sister that her case would be handled in her best interest. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for all that the McKinley Irvin law firm has done for us. We would highly recommend the knowledgeable and dedicated law firm of McKinley Irvin to anyone who might be seeking legal services.
    - P.M.
    "I cannot imagine two people better able to represent me."
    Without David and Sam, there is no way I could have made it through this exceptionally difficult time in my life. I cannot imagine two people better able to represent me, nor a better firm to handle my affairs. You all have been wonderful!
    - M.L.
    "My attorney was very good in and out of the courtroom. Always kept me up to date on any issues that came up."
    My attorney was very good in and out of the courtroom. Always kept me up to date on any issues that came up and was very knowledgeable on custody issues.
    - R.R.
    "You all stood by me no matter how trying my case got. I always felt at ease knowing that you were there to guide me through this."
    I would like to give my sincere appreciation to Jennifer Payseno and staff. You all stood by me no matter how trying my case got. I always felt at ease knowing that you were there to guide me through this most difficult time. Thank you for not only being my attorney but becoming part of our extended family.
    - M.F.
    "Thank you very much for doing such a wonderful job. It has been a pleasure working with you."
    Dave, thank you very much for doing such a wonderful job. It has been a pleasure working with you.
    - R.C.