McKinley Irvin - Oregon

In some cases, legal separation can make more sense than divorce. See our blog to learn more.

Four Reasons Spouses Choose Legal Separation Over Divorce Filing for divorce or legal separation is a difficult decision that carries serious legal implications for everyone involved. In this blog, the family law attorneys at McKinley Irvin explain four reasons why spouses choose legal separation over divorce.

See our blog for 5 tips on how to prepare for divorce from a narcissist.

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist It’s important to set realistic expectations before divorcing a narcissist.

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“Jack is a thoughtful, thorough, knowledgeable, excellent attorney who has helped me to successfully navigate complicated custody and financial lawsuits. My ex threw us a lot of curve balls and used some unusual tactics, but Jack was one step ahead of him the entire time. Jack was a good listener and was responsive to communications. I feel really grateful to have worked with Jack and his team. I highly recommend Jack Dekovich.”

Learn about the possible legal, emotional, and practical aspects of dating before finalizing a divorce.

Can I Date Other People Before My Divorce Is Final? This blog discusses the sensitive topic of dating before your divorce is finalized and how this could affect divorce proceedings.

Parenting after a divorce can be difficult, especially when it comes to discipline and boundaries. Visit our blog for tips.

Co-Parenting & Discipline: How to Maintain Consistency and Compassion Tips on how to approach co-parenting and discipline after divorce while still providing the boundaries and guidance kids need to thrive.

We are happy to announce that Senior Attorney Katie McGinley has joined our team in Vancouver. Welcome to MI, Katie! https://bit.ly/3w4EP8U

See our blog to learn how pregnancy can affect parentage, custody, and support outcomes in a divorce.

Getting Divorced While Pregnant: The Legal Issues When a couple is in the midst of divorce, pregnancy can be incredibly stressful. While some couples may choose to postpone the divorce until after the child is born, others may feel waiting isn't an option.

See our blog to learn about expert witnesses and advocates in disputed child custody cases.

Evaluators and Advocates in Child Custody Cases To ensure judges receive complete information and are acting in the child's best interest, parents or the court may seek an expert witness or child advocate in disputed child custody case.

If you’re planning to divorce this year, there are several steps to take. See our blog.

Preparing for Divorce in the New Year With 2023 behind us, many are setting goals and making resolutions for 2024. If divorce is one of the major changes you are considering this year, then there are several steps to take to prepare for the legal process ahead. McKinley Irvin explains how to prepare for divorce in the new year.

See our blog to learn about parental visitation rights.

What Are the Different Types of Visitation? In this blog, we share the different visitation agreements available, so you are aware of all of your options if shared custody isn’t feasible.

Holiday gift-giving can pose unique challenges for co-parents. See our blog for tips.

Gift Giving Tips for Co-Parents The holiday season, while a time of joy and celebration, can often pose unique challenges for co-parents. The heightened emotions and the flurry of activities can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, especially when it comes to gift-giving for the children.

See our blog for tips on dealing with the prospect of divorce during the holidays.

Initiating Divorce During the Holidays It's not uncommon for a person or couple to decide to divorce around the holidays. Many do choose to wait until after the new year to file, which is why there are typically a lot more divorce petitions filed in January.