On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, May 9, 2016. One of the toughest issues in an Alberta divorce is to determine a division of property between the divorcing spouses that complies with provincial law and that will be sufficient to …
Divorce mediation can be a smart alternative to litigation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. In many Alberta divorces, the spouses are able to reach a settlement agreement resolving their legal issues like property division, spousal and child support, and child custody with the assistance of …
The role of the federal Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, May 2, 2016. Of course in every divorce both parties are concerned about future financial stability. A large piece of the puzzle is whether spousal support will be awarded and how much money will …
Reducing stress during the divorce process
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, April 25, 2016. As anyone who has gone through it can attest, going through the divorce process can be extremely taxing on the emotional health of the parties. While still coming to terms with …
Might collaborative divorce be a better option for your kids?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Monday, April 18, 2016. Everyone has heard horror stories of divorces in which couples engage in long, ugly court battles. What may get lost in the shuffle is the well-being of the children. Divorce is …
Protocol in place for parents seeking to relocate with children
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 1, 2016. When a relationship does not end on good terms, working through the issues related to the split can be difficult. In situations where children are involved, the creation of the parenting …
Preparing for a divorce can make the process easier
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. When a couple is involved in a divorce there is usually an emphasis on securing the best possible outcome. There are many things that go into making this a reality. A …
Cohabitation agreement could make split easier
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. There was a time when few couples would consider moving in together without first getting married. Times have of course changed and now it is socially acceptable for couples to define …
Staying together for the kids? You may want to think again
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Just as there are many reasons why a couple decides to divorce, so too are there reasons that couples stay together. When their union has produced children, some people may feel …
It may be possible to continue family business following divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Couples that divorce often have a lot at stake. This is particularly true when a family business is involved. The initial thought for many in this situation concerns how the …