On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Changing a child support order in Alberta can be a complex process that requires knowledge of the correct forms and statutes to use, as well as careful preparation. Whether you are the payor or …
Things you should know about Spousal Support Guidelines in Alberta
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, September 26, 2014. Two statutes — the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act — are used to determine matters of spousal support in Alberta. In general, the purpose of spousal support is to recognize and …
Calgary mother seeks return of child taken by father to Lebanon
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, September 19, 2014. In the 1980s, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, or simply the Hague Abduction Convention, was drafted to expedite the process of returning a child home after the child …
Child support: Things to know about basic and special expenses
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Parents going through separation or divorce often feel overwhelmed by the process of establishing an appropriate child support arrangement. Even the legal language may seem strange in an already complicated and emotionally fraught time. …
How far back can retroactive child support go?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Child support determinations are based on a variety of factors, including the incomes of the payor and the recipient. In Canada, if a payor’s income rises, then the payor is responsible for increasing the …
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, August 29, 2014. Here are some common assumptions about divorce: it has to be acrimonious; it has to be litigious; it has to be expensive; it has to be time-consuming; it has to compromise your dignity. While …
Divorce: How is property divided between joint tenants?
In matters of asset division in divorce or separation, the law can be complicated. For example, when a couple divorces, there may be questions of ownership with regard to the family home. While a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid confusion by stating exactly what each spouse will receive in …
What criteria are considered in child mobility disputes?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 15, 2014. After a divorce or separation, a parent who has access to his or her child has a right not only to spend time with the child, but also to receive certain information related to …
Is it ever too late to settle divorce matters out of court?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, August 9, 2014. If you are going through a divorce or separation, at any point in the process you can choose a method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Through arbitration, mediation or collaborative law, couples can reach …
Canadian mother imprisoned during complex child custody case
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Many separated or divorcing parents negotiate through mediation to establish effective child custody arrangements. Even when there is hostility between parents, it may still be possible to achieve family-specific, out-of-court solutions by prioritizing the …