On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, December 15, 2016. The group of Canadians referred to by the term “millennials” are re-writing the book on marriage and partnerships. Many are choosing to wed much later in life than was common in …
Judge orders increased child support payments for gifted child
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. There are few parents who haven’t taken the opportunity to talk about how smart their children are. And while many children do shine from time to time, there are some kids whose …
Family law process should consider grandparents desires
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, December 12, 2016. Many Alberta families are fortunate enough to include grandparents in their lives. However, sometimes those same grandparents are excluded from divorce proceedings, potentially to their detriment, and that of the children. …
Planning ahead with family law
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, December 9, 2016. At the outset of a long-term relationship few people are thinking about one day getting a divorce. From a practical standpoint, however, that may be the best time to begin making …
Boy in child custody case ordered to stop dressing like a girl
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. When a husband and wife with children separate, the family separates, too. Decisions must then be made over what happens to those children. If the parents cannot agree on child custody …
Five-year child custody dispute peaks as kids taken away in cuffs
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, November 21, 2016. When parents divorce, sometimes it is the children who suffer the most. If custody and visitation arrangements cannot be agreed upon, it may be up to the Alberta courts to enforce a …
Finances and divorce: Collaborative law may be the sound choice
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, October 28, 2016. There may be no greater source of concern for the average person than money. Day-to-day living expenses consume much of our resources, and a recent study conducted in Alberta suggests that …
Can collaborative law help couples avoid parental alienation?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, October 28, 2016. When parents separate, the unfortunate truth is that it is often their children who suffer the most. Whether wittingly or otherwise, adults sometimes trap their kids in the middle of a …
Change in home values make property division a key aspect of divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Anyone who owns a home in Canada right now is probably aware of the ongoing rise in the value of real estate. For those going through a divorce or considering a …
Child custody dispute ends with Canadian kids moving overseas
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 24, 2016. When a couple gets divorced, deciding how to split their accumulated assets can be a difficult process. However, deciding how best to provide a home or homes for children might be the …