The divorce rate in the US continues to rise. People are getting divorced at the drop of a hat, and marital bliss seems doomed from the start. The increase in divorces has increased the number of children living with a single parent. The negative effects of divorce can take hold in the long-run if they are not foreseen, and handled reasonably by the parties from the start. Children can end up in living situations that are not in their best interest, perhaps as a result of a bitter conflict between the parents. However, when you know the law and can communicate clearly, avoiding these conflicts, making the child’s best interests first priority, and settling the terms of a divorce in a reasonable fashion are all possible.. Consulting with a good Bellevue divorce attorney is the first step in doing just that.

When addressing serious issues like divorce and child custody, the law firm of McKinley Irvin has represented clients for over fifteen years, in Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma, and Federal Way. Each McKinley Irvin Bellevue Divorce Attorney is thoroughly familiar with Washington State family law and its related rules and regulations. This gives us the edge that keeps us effective in the courtroom, and a step ahead of the competition. However, McKinley Irvin Bellevue divorce attorneys understand the heavy emotional impact family conflict has on our clients, and so we strive to handle each case with concern for our client’s state of mind. When litigation can be avoided and agreements can be made, the parties live by rules they set themselves, as opposed to those set for them by a judge. While judges are fine, thoughtful professionals, it is not their lives that change forever.

Every Bellevue Divorce Attorney at MI has helped scores of clients in Washington State divorce actions, including cases involving contested child custody, residential schedules, child support, property and debt distribution, and alimony. Our seasoned litigators are highly effective in litigation and getting their clients through the challenging and often confusing divorce process.

The combined experience of McKinley Irvin Bellevue divorce attorneys totals over one hundred years. McKinley Irvin Bellevue divorce attorneys have represented clients throughout the state, country, and world in Washington State family law actions, including divorce. Our Bellevue divorce attorneys offer proven strategies in negotiating and litigating Washington family law cases. Every Bellevue Divorce Attorney approaches their cases with focus and compassion, as they not only recognize their legal responsibility to their clients, but also promote a healthy approach to solving family issues.