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 …
What role does technology play in today’s divorces?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 28, 2015. The use of portable technical devices is common for people throughout the Calgary area. Whether it is a Smartphone or a wearable device, residents rely upon these types of devices to …
Stress level lower than thought in kids whose custody is shared
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 21, 2015. When a relationship ends and the couple has children together they are often a priority for the parents. Making choices that are in their best interest may control the process. Because …
What factors does the Court assess in child mobility cases?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 14, 2015. In deciding matters of child custody, one of the Court’s main concerns is to ensure, when appropriate, that contact between the child and both parents is sustained. That being said, if …
Report on bankruptcy among seniors brings to mind importance of divorce, estate planning
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, June 4, 2015. A recent CBC News article draws attention to the financial struggles seniors in Canada may encounter after retirement. The cited statistics bring to mind the importance of estate planning but …
Looking for a non-adversarial way to end a marriage? Consider collaborative law.
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Alternative dispute resolution processes are recommended for divorcing spouses in Alberta because these processes tend to be the most cost-efficient, least adversarial way of ending a marriage or common law relationship. …
Are Child and Spousal Support Tax Deductible in Canada?
When a written agreement or court order states that a parent is obligated to pay child support and spousal support, the law specifies that priority be given to the support for the child. In terms of taxes, that means the child support payments must be paid in full before the …