On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Divorce can leave individuals seething. It can wreak havoc on family life and can create untold problems. But there may be family law solutions available for families in Canada for issues …
Family law: Mental health services help parents after divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 24, 2018. Divorce can be debilitating. It can take a toll on all family members, wreaking havoc with a couple’s mental health and the mental health of their children. For parents in Canada …
Keeping a business safe in a high asset divorce situation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Entrepreneurs need to know a lot more about divorce than the average Joe or Jane. Some Alberta residents who have amassed a sizable amount of assets from a successful business …
Alberta family law: The right and a not so right way to divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 10, 2018. There is no road map for marriage and so, there is no road map for divorce, either. But Alberta family law sets out the rules that govern the legal uncoupling of …
Family law solutions provide support for back to school time
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 31, 2018. It’s a hectic time of year when kids are getting ready to head back to school. There are many changes on the horizon when starting a new grade, and those changes …
Family law: Marriage and common law unions distinctly different
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. A lot of couples who don’t marry but who live together for many years mistakenly believe that the law automatically considers them married. Family law rules say that’s not necessarily so …
Family law: Separation doesn’t change formal estate documents
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Divorce legally changes a marriage, separation doesn’t. Family law rules in Canada are clear about this. Couples who separate but don’t go through with a formal divorce may be misguided about what happens …
Family law: Divorce regret actually exists
Making the decision to divorce is never easy. There are family law tools available to Alberta couples who find themselves in this tenuous situation. Ending a marriage can be complicated as well as emotionally volatile. So, it may be wise to take some extra time to ask some very pointed …
Family law dispute: Sidestepping consent for child counseling
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Children may have a difficult time processing the divorce of their parents. It may be helpful for kids to speak with a professional counselor in Alberta when they’re having trouble dealing with …
How cryptocurrencies figure into property division upon divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, July 30, 2018. The divorce process has changed drastically within the last few decades. And with those changes in Canada, couples who are divorcing may find themselves with a whole new set of …