On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. The process of ending a marriage can be difficult for all parties involved. The emotions that may arise as matters related to the divorce are being resolved can make the process …
Does divorce influence the size of households?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. It likely comes as no surprise to residents of Canada that things in the county have changed a lot over the course of the last century. One of those things is …
During divorce don’t neglect your mental health
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 27, 2015. The end of a marriage or common-law relationship brings with it many changes. In the course of finalizing the split there are many matters that need to be addressed. While financial …
What is collaborative divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Divorce can be a contentious process for all involved. In an effort to avoid that, some people are getting away from going to court and opting instead for a collaborative divorce. …
Child custody situations that could benefit from legal assistance
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 …