Divorce is a legislatively enacted, judicially administered action which legally terminates a marriage considered irretrievably broken by one or both of the spouses. Divorce is also known by the term “dissolution of marriage”. Because divorce is entirely a function of state law and each state has its own divorce laws, the law is quite complex.

Under the Common Law until the twentieth century, divorce was fault based. In other words, there was an "innocent or injured" party and a party “at fault”, with the "innocent" party obtaining relief through divorce. This system was quite adversarial and stressful. Even if both parties wanted a divorce, one party had to publicly allege wrongdoing. In the 1970's this system was reformed, with a "no fault" system put into its place in most (but not all) states. Under Washington State family law, no fault is required to get a divorce. As a result, divorce lawyers in Washington need not scrape up the dirt on one party and wage an emotional war which drags on for years. Now issues such as property and debt distribution, child custody, child support, and alimony are those your divorce attorney can help you resolve.  Furthermore, you are likely to find the best divorce lawyers in Washington at the family law firm of McKinley Irvin.

Before filing your dissolution, contact the best divorce lawyers in Washington to get a perspective on your case. Although divorce is quite emotional for the parties, the court sees it strictly as a legal matter - the dissolution of a partnership with its property and debt to be divided, and the living arrangements for the children to be determined. The law is designed to be fair and equitable, something your McKinley Irvin divorce attorney can help you achieve.

Many divorce lawyers in Washington know that Washington State is a community property state.  But McKinley Irvin family law attorneys have internalized the subtle nuances of our complex community property laws, setting our divorce lawyers in Washington apart from the pack.  They are experienced in resolving all areas of family law including, child residential schedules, alimony, child support, taxation, retirement and insurance benefits, hiring experts or mediators, separation agreements, and much more. If you are facing a family law crisis, before you start out on your own, you should talk to our divorce lawyers in Washington, who experienced, dedicated, and interested in your best interests..

It might be worthwhile to consult with our divorce lawyers in Washington from McKinley Irvin. Each McKinley Irvin attorney is licensed in Washington, and is equipped with specialized skills for complex cases. Furthermore, McKinley Irvin attorneys understand that divorce is perhaps the most difficult time in a person’s life.  We approach each case with attention and detail—how many divorce lawyers in Washington can live up to that?