On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. When couples make the decision to end their marriages, they likely exhausted all avenues to keep it together. Family law rules in Canada don’t make it mandatory that couples ask themselves …
Family law: When an Alberta teen has a drug or alcohol problem
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, July 9, 2018. Teens will be teens, but there may be instances when some young people have problems that go beyond those of normal adolescence. When parents in Alberta find out that their teenage …
Family law: Successful co-parenting helps kids cope with divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Children often suffer the most when their parents split up. Thankfully, however, there are tools within family law in Alberta that help parents to co-parent their children responsibly even though they’re no …
Family law solutions: Solving parental alienation issues
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, June 25, 2018. Not all divorces end amicably. In fact, some are downright warlike and when kids are involved, there may be something at work called parental alienation. To put it succinctly, that is …
The good divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, June 18, 2018. While no couple begins their marriage anticipating divorce, a relationship can deteriorate for any number of reasons. With sensationalized stories about feuding celebrity couples dominating the headlines and cautionary tales regarding …
How to avoid divorce regret
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Divorce, as is the case with most major life decisions, requires a lot of thought. After all, choosing to part ways with a committed partner isn’t something to be taken lightly. …
Alberta’s Influence On Proposed Divorce Act Changes
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, June 4, 2018. For the first time in over 20 years, significant changes are being proposed in regards to Canada’s Divorce Act, partly due to Albertan influence. The amendments, if approved, would include a …
The Unique Challenges Of Grey Divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, June 1, 2018. Grey divorce, or getting divorced later in life, has become an increasingly common part of the Canadian ageing process. While divorce at any stage is a stressful process, older couples often …
Parental Alienation Syndrome And Family Law
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. In the process of navigating a divorce, the best interest of children are typically considered a high priority. Parents are inclined to expose their children to the least amount of stress …
How To Keep Your Divorce Out Of Court: The Benefits Of Mediation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The final decision on how you divide your assets and child custody matters do not always have to determined by a judge. Alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) are encouraged amongst separating couples …