On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. When two parents fight over custody of their child, things can sometimes turn ugly. This is precisely what happened during a child custody case recently that began half a world away. …
High asset divorce leaves husband struggling to pay legal bills
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Any divorce has the potential to spiral out of control if either or both parties aren’t interested in being cooperative. In the case of a high asset divorce, however, there …
Support in high asset divorce based on all income sources
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Many affluent men and women derive their income from a variety of sources, and they are not always consistent. However, when it comes to settling a divorce and awarding spousal …
Be prepared when a child custody case goes to court
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, January 30, 2017. There may be no more emotionally charged aspect of a divorce than working out custody of children. Child custody disputes may range from simple affairs to long, drawn-out courtroom battles. While …
Holiday plans should be factored into child custody agreements
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, January 20, 2017. Holidays come year round and are am ong the best of times for a lot of Alberta families. Gatherings with loved ones and maybe vacations to far-off places are among the …
Family law dispute: How is a pet’s value determined in divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, January 20, 2017. For many families, their pets are like their children, and when a divorce is looming, the fate of the pets can cause significant concern. In 2004, after a family law dispute, …
Pets have no rights in the family law process, says judge
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, January 13, 2017. When two people divorce, all of their accumulated assets have to be divided between them. This includes everything from the matrimonial home right down to the cutlery. Somewhere in between are …
Things to know about spousal support in Alberta
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, January 6, 2017. For many couples, one of the great difficulties that may arise when a marriage or partnership has ended is becoming financially independent. It is very common for one spouse to provide …
Children’s needs should be part of family law process
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, December 19, 2016. One of the reasons to get a divorce is the belief that it’s what is needed to move on from a less than ideal situation and be happy. For children, however, …
Mother of disabled adult son brings constitutional challenge for child support
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, December 16, 2016. A parent’s financial responsibility for his or her child does not end when a marriage ends. Child support payments for dependent children are a requirement after a divorce in Alberta. The …