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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
As conflicts arise, so too does the cost of divorce
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, February 14, 2014. It goes without saying that an uncontested divorce is cheaper than a contested divorce, but it is something which bears repeating from time to time. Sometimes an acrimonious split is unavoidable. Divorce itself is …
Dealing with a high-conflict divorce
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. When experts rank stress factors, the end of a marriage is ranked third, right after the death of a spouse or a child. Even going to jail or the loss of another family member …