On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, March 21, 2014. The stress associated with planning, coordinating and paying for a home renovation is frequently listed as a significant factor leading to relationship breakdown. While family discord arising from home renovation may simply be …
Family mediation can help couples get better settlements
One of the reasons people in Alberta hear such negative things about the divorce courts is because many people who go through the typical divorce or separation process are unhappy with the orders or judgments issued by the Courts. Whether they think they should get a larger portion of property, …
Is equal shared parenting in children’s best interests?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, May 8, 2014. When parents in Calgary divorce, they not only have to divide up their marital estate, but they must also divide their children’s time between them. Only in rare cases is one parent granted total …
Infidelity and the role it plays in divorce
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 25, 2014. It has been said that you shouldn’t stray from your relationship unless you are prepared to accept the consequences if you’re found out. Â It really is no suprise to most people in Calgary that …
Prenuptial agreements prior to second marriages
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 11, 2014. It is not a surprise that many marriages in Canada fail. There is nothing wrong with a Calgary couple breaking up and divorcing when they realise they are not right for each other, and …
Resolving family law disputes outside of court
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Even for the most agreeable of couples, divorce can be difficult. While there need not always be animosity or feelings of betrayal, it is not uncommon for men and women to be upset with …
Woman ignores legal advice – pays costs of $80,000
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Although our blog has talked frequently about the benefits of cordial, out-of-court divorce proceedings, it is important to receive input from a lawyer with a keen understanding of family law. It doesn’t make sense …
Look to Physics to solve multiple partner/children parenting plans
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, March 14, 2014. As anyone in Calgary can tell you, trying to create a child custody or parenting agreement between divorcing spouses can be difficult. Not only are emotions running high because of the relationship breakdown, but …
Divorced or separated senior Canadians on the rise
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Some people in Calgary may think that the increased rate of divorce is a relatively recent phenomenon and a reflection of the younger generation’s disregard for the importance of marriage. These people may be …
The end of a marriage need not be the end of a business
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 27, 2014. There are many family run businesses in Calgary, often with both spouses playing a crucial role in operations. Â But with an increasing number of divorces in Alberta those businesses may be at risk. Divorce …