On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 25, 2014. As we talked about last week, it can be very expensive to raise a child. Even married couples sometimes have a difficult time paying for all of their children’s expenses, so the thought of …
Can my child support payments be changed if I lose my job?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 18, 2014. Divorce for parents in Alberta is about more than just selling the family home and buying separate condos. It is about coming up with a child custody arrangement that is in the best interests …
When a divorce is anything but sudden
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 11, 2014. There are generally two camps when it comes to separations: those who have known the relationship was over for some time and those who are utterly surprised by the separation. Although those who are …
Collaborative law may be a good way to resolve custody disputes
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, July 4, 2014. When a couple separates, regardless of if they were married to begin with, the presumption is that their children will spend part of their time with one parent and part of their time with …
Children can make a divorce more difficult or easier, it depends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, June 27, 2014. There are a number of couples separating in Calgary every year, many of whom have children. For some of these couples, their children could become a sticking point or a cause of contention later. …
For some Canadians, divorce still carries a stigma
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, June 19, 2014. The stigma of divorce has largely evaporated in Canada; however, it lingers, particularly within ethnic communities where the idea of divorce conflicts with long held social norms.  For Indo-Canadians, separation and divorce can still be …
Alberta’s family law: between federal and provincial courts
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Even though litigation arising from marriage or relationship breakdown is fairly common in Alberta, the two different levels of court that deal with these issue employ different procedures and have different powers – leading …
Bitcoins: the challenge of property division in the digital age
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, June 5, 2014. The digital age has introduced fresh challenges in obtaining accurate financial disclosure between separating spouses. Take, for example, Bitcoin and other electronic currencies. These currencies can be used to pay for Internet-based services and …
Family mediation: starting the divorce off on the right foot
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Fans of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay’s have likely heard that Paltrow and Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, have ended their marriage. Even those in Calgary who aren’t fans may have heard about Paltrow’s reference …
Divorce settlement reaches record highs
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, May 23, 2014. A Switzerland-based Russian billionaire and his wife made headlines around the world last week when a court issued a $4.9 billion judgment in favour of the wife, but there are a number of …