On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 13, 2015. Child custody battles can take a lot out of those involved. Even in the best situations, there can be a high level of stress associated with establishing how much time a …
Follow these tips when mediating a Separation Agreement
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The way in which a Separation Agreement is reached by couples that file in Alberta will vary depending on the people involved. When couples are committed to working together in good …
Considering divorce? Take these steps to prepare
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. For most people who decide to divorce, they have spent a period of time contemplating the issue before taking formal action. Because the process can be long and difficult it is …
Divorce and family businesses
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, October 23, 2015. Marriage is certainly a major endeavor for couples to enter. Some married couples take it even further by going into business together. If that couple ever divorces and they have …
Signs that your spouse is hiding assets
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, October 19, 2015. In most separations, whether the parties were married or lived common-law, division of assets can become a contentious issue. Regardless of the amount of funds a couple has, it is …
Addressing myths surrounding mediation in divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, October 12, 2015. When couples in Calgary decide to divorce there are many factors that motivate them. Some want to get through the process as quickly as possible, others to get through the process …
Couple advocates putting children first in split
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 5, 2015. When many people think about divorce, they assume that the couple that is ending the marriage can’t stand to be in the same room together. While this is of course true …
Throughout the years child custody details have changed
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, September 27, 2015. When couples who have children together decide to split, there are many matters that need to be addressed. As atittudes toward parenting have changed throughout the years, so too have the …
Changing your Estate Plan after separation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 21, 2015. The process of divorcing is often intense and can take some time to resolve. While the focus is generally on matters such as the division of property, support and when applicable, …
Are you making any of these divorce mistakes? Part 2
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 14, 2015. In our last we post we talked about some of the mistakes individuals who are a party to a divorce might make. Those mistakes focused on issues that many couples might …