Legal representation for uncontested and high-conflict divorce cases, including asset division and spousal support.
Guidance on custody arrangements, visitation rights, and child support agreements to protect family interests.
Handling cases involving domestic violence, special needs children, and financial complexities with strategic expertise.
Personalized consultations to explain options, develop tailored legal strategies, and empower clients through the process.
Skilled negotiation services to achieve fair settlements, with a focus on calm resolution when possible.
I highly recommend the team of Kim Schnuelle, Ericka Kendall and Rachel Latt at McKinley Irvin! This team truly took the time to listen and understand my situation and aligned the outcome to meet all of my priorities in resolving the case. Kim provides excellent guidance and explained all the possible options and outcomes. Ericka is so calm and caring and she broke down all of the financial complexities and carefully explained the details. Rachel is fantastic and goes above and beyond to stay on top of every detail! I am so very grateful for all of their care and guidance!
Sarah Hovland at McKinley Irvin was exactly the attorney I needed during a high-conflict divorce. She was empathetic, professional, and incredibly strategic. Sarah helped me regain my independence and navigate a difficult situation involving dishonesty and manipulation with steady, smart legal guidance. I always felt heard, protected, and empowered. I’m grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone going through a challenging divorce.
I could not have asked for a better legal team. When dealing with divorce, you never know what to expect from your ex. Dreams of calm negotiation sadly often spiral into nightmares of insane demands and accusations. No-one expects divorce, and usually you don't know where to start to find a lawyer to trust when your world is falling apart around you. When your priority is to protect yourself, and your kids, you want the best team you can find - a team that will help you achieve calmer negotiation if at all possible, but can also win handily in a high conflict situation if needed. Jennifer Payseno and Erin Blower are both deeply knowledgeable and incredibly well connected. They advised me reliably on every issue I needed, and helped me to achieve an outcome that exceeded my expectations. My case was complex, with special needs children, DV, income disparities, etc and they were able to help me through all of it. They have helped to change the course of my family's lives and I could not be more grateful.
I am very grateful for Sarah Hovland’s counsel and support during a difficult time in my life. From our first consultation, she demonstrated not only deep legal expertise, but also compassion and understanding. Sarah guided me through every step of the divorce process, ensuring I was informed and confident in my decisions. She was always responsive, answering my questions promptly and providing thoughtful advice tailored to my situation. Her negotiation skills ultimately helped me achieve a fair outcome. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate family law attorney as I can’t imagine getting through the difficult and stressful process without her. Thank you Sarah.
I have absolutely no reservation in recommending Kim Schnuelle to anyone and everyone. She is the perfect balance of knowledge and empathy. I felt full supported through my divorce process and always trusted in her extensive knowledge and experience. She was straightforward while being very understanding of the emotional difficulty of the situation and complicated things that came up during the process for me personally. She was also creative in navigating the psychology of my case and ensuring I ended up with the best possible outcome. I am so grateful to have had her by my side.

Compassionate legal guidance for family transitions in Seattle.
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McKinley Irvin is a premier family law firm in Seattle, WA, specializing in divorce, child custody, and complex family legal matters. Our experienced attorneys, including Kim Schnuelle, Sarah Hovland, and Jennifer Payseno, provide empathetic, strategic counsel to navigate high-conflict situations with care. We prioritize client well-being, offering personalized support to achieve fair outcomes and protect families during life transitions. Located at 601 Union St, we serve clients throughout Washington with integrity and expertise.
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