By Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. In Family Law there is a popular misconception that couples who live together for a period of six months or more achieve “common law” status and acquire rights and obligations similar to married …
Changes to Estate Law in Alberta
By Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Estate Law on Friday, August 2, 2013. In February, 2012, the Alberta government proclaimed the Wills and Succession Act. This legislation replaced a patchwork of previous legislation. It also made significant changes to well established practices in the area of …
Are Pre-Nuptial Agreements Enforceable?
We’ve recently been asked whether Pre-Nuptial Agreements are enforceable, or if they automatically “expire” after a certain period of time. The short answer is that Pre-Nuptial Agreements are a valuable tool by which assets can be preserved in the event of divorce and do not expire unless terminated by written …