On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 7, 2015. There is no question that for most people a divorce is one of the most traumatic things they will go through in life. As is the case with many things, there …
How the Ashley Madison hack could impact divorces
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Over the course of the last couple of weeks it has been virtually impossible to avoid news of the hack of the adultery website Ashley Madison. As news continues to break …
What you need to know about dividing assets in a divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, August 23, 2015. In most cases, the division of assets is the biggest issue that needs to be addressed in the course of a divorce. While there are guidelines in place that speak to …
Ending a relationship can be challenging for common-law spouses
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 14, 2015. For some Calgary area residents, marriage is not necessary to demonstrate commitment. Instead, couples may choose to live together as common-law spouses. While the couples who opt for this arrangement may …
Allegations of double abduction in child custody proceeding
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, August 9, 2015. There is no question that child custody matters can be the most difficult to face when a relationship ends. Things can get even more complicated when one of the parents takes …
What can be excluded from martial assets?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, August 3, 2015. In almost every divorce case, a primary concern for both spouses is the division of assets. There is good reason for this, regardless of how long the couple has been married. …
Supreme Court of Canada rules on Child Support Guidelines case
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, July 26, 2015. When a relationship that produces children comes to an end, in addition to dividing assets, child custody and support must be worked out as well. This is true whether the couple …
Could mediation be the best option for your divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, July 18, 2015. The decision to divorce is a big one that most people take seriously. Because of the magnitude of the impact the decisions made in relation to a divorce will have on …
Finances of utmost importance in grey divorces
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, July 12, 2015. For most people, finding happiness in life is important. Accordingly, people generally go through life making decisions they believe will contribute to their happiness. These decisions can be about minor things, …
For some collaborative divorce appealing for financial reasons
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Saturday, July 4, 2015. When a couple decides to divorce there are many decision that need to be made. Before a discussion about how the assets will be divided can occur, the couple must first …